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Construction Lien Notice Template for Germany

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Construction Lien Notice

"I need a Construction Lien Notice for unpaid renovation work worth €75,000 performed on a commercial property in Munich, Germany, where I am the general contractor and haven't received payment for three months despite completing the work in January 2025."

Document background
The Construction Lien Notice is a crucial document in German construction law, specifically designed to protect contractors and subcontractors from payment defaults. When a contractor has performed work on a property but has not received payment, they can file this notice to secure their claim. The document must be prepared in accordance with §650e BGB and related provisions of German law, requiring precise details about the property, work performed, and outstanding payments. A properly filed Construction Lien Notice creates a security interest in the property and can be registered in the land register (Grundbuch), effectively preventing the property owner from selling or transferring the property without addressing the outstanding payment. The notice must be filed within specific timeframes and must meet strict formal requirements under German law to be valid and enforceable.
Suggested Sections

1. Notice Header: Official title of the document (Bauhandwerkersicherung) and date

2. Creditor Details: Complete information about the contractor/subcontractor filing the lien, including company name, registration number, and address

3. Property Owner Details: Full legal name and address of the property owner(s)

4. Property Description: Detailed description of the property including address, land register details (Grundbuch), and parcel numbers

5. Construction Project Details: Brief description of the construction work performed

6. Claim Amount: Detailed breakdown of the outstanding payment amount being claimed

7. Legal Basis: Reference to relevant sections of German law (particularly §650e BGB) establishing the right to file the lien

8. Declaration: Formal statement affirming the validity of the claim and compliance with legal requirements

9. Signature Block: Space for date, signature, and credentials of the filing party or their legal representative

Optional Sections

1. General Contractor Information: Required when filed by a subcontractor, providing details about the general contractor and the chain of contracts

2. Contract Reference: Details of the underlying construction contract when relevant to establishing the claim

3. Prior Notices: Reference to any previous notices or demands for payment, if applicable

4. Urgency Statement: Statement regarding immediate enforcement needs, if applicable

5. Legal Representative Details: Information about the legal representative if the notice is filed through an attorney

Suggested Schedules

1. Schedule A - Payment History: Detailed chronological list of all payments made and outstanding amounts

2. Schedule B - Work Documentation: List of completed work items with dates and values

3. Schedule C - Contract Excerpts: Relevant excerpts from the construction contract

4. Appendix 1 - Supporting Documents: Copies of relevant invoices, delivery notes, and work confirmations

5. Appendix 2 - Property Documents: Copy of land register extract (Grundbuchauszug) and property documentation

6. Appendix 3 - Authorization Documents: Power of attorney or other authorization documents if filed by a representative

Authors

Alex Denne

Head of Growth (Open Source Law) @ ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ | 3 x UCL-Certified in Contract Law & Drafting | 4+ Years Managing 1M+ Legal Documents | Serial Founder & Legal AI Author

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