Wisconsin Lien Waiver Guide
Wisconsin accepts custom lien waiver forms. No statutory forms are mandated.
Key Information
Waiver Type
Non-Statutory
Filing Deadline
6 months from last furnishing labor or materials
Notice Requirements
Subcontractors must serve a Notice of Claim within 60 days of first furnishing.
Key Statutes
Wis. Stat. §779.01 et seq.
Waiver Types in Wisconsin
Conditional Waiver on Progress Payment
Waives lien rights for a specific progress payment, but only upon actual receipt of payment. Protects the claimant if the check bounces or payment fails.
Unconditional Waiver on Progress Payment
Immediately and unconditionally waives lien rights for a specific progress payment amount, regardless of whether payment has actually been received.
Conditional Waiver on Final Payment
Waives all lien rights upon receipt of the final payment. The waiver is conditioned on actual receipt of the specified final payment amount.
Unconditional Waiver on Final Payment
Immediately and unconditionally waives all lien rights. This is the most comprehensive waiver and should only be signed after final payment is confirmed in your account.
Wisconsin Lien Waiver Rules
Wisconsin does not mandate statutory waiver forms. Custom waivers are enforceable. Wisconsin's construction lien law provides specific provisions for different tiers of contractors. Advance waivers (before work) may be unenforceable. Waivers should be tied to actual payments received.
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