Construction liens are governed under the Nebraska Construction Lien Act, found at Sections 52-125 to 52-159 of the Nebraska Revised Statutes.

In Nebraska, a contracting owner may terminate a notice of commencement as to all or any identified portion of the real estate subject to the notice of commencement by recording a notice of termination, then publishing a notice of the recording of the notice of termination. Neb. Rev. Stat. 52-156(1)(c).

The notice must be published at least once a week for three consecutive weeks in a newspaper having general circulation in the county where the recording occurs, the last publication of which must be at least five days before the stated termination date. Id.

The published notice of the recording of the notice of termination must contain the same information required for the notice of termination, a statement of the date on which the notice of termination was recorded, and a statement that all lien claims for which a notice of lien is not recorded by the termination date may be defeated by a transfer of the real estate. Neb. Rev. Stat. 52-156(2).

This article is offered for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. This information not be relied upon as a substitute for speaking with an attorney. Please speak with a Nebraska attorney familiar with mechanic's liens law for any questions regarding publishing a notice of termination.

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