Wisconsin contractors face complex, tiered lien notice requirements depending on their relationship with the property owner. MyCrewTracker helps Wisconsin construction professionals organize their daily reports and statutory notices in a secure, centralized cloud.
Wisconsin Prime and Subcontractor Lien Notices
Securing mechanics lien rights in Wisconsin requires careful tracking of your role on the project. Under Wis. Stat. § 779.02, a prime contractor must generally serve a notice of lien rights on the owner within 10 days after the first labor or materials are furnished. Subcontractors and suppliers typically have 60 days from their first furnishing to provide their notice.
Because the deadlines hinge on establishing an accurate start date, maintaining reliable field records is critical. MyCrewTracker allows Wisconsin supervisors to use Daily Reports to log their first day on site, providing the back office with the exact dates needed to calculate notice deadlines and store the delivery receipts.
Wisconsin Public Prompt Payment
Under Wis. Stat. § 66.0135, Wisconsin enforces strict payment timelines for municipal projects. A municipality must generally pay the prime contractor within 30 days of receiving a proper invoice. If a prime contractor receives payment, they must generally pay their lower-tier subcontractors within 7 days.
To defend against claims of payment failure, contractors must maintain perfect documentation. MyCrewTracker offers a secure cloud repository where Wisconsin contractors can organize dated payment applications and formal communications.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions in Wisconsin
What is the Wisconsin Prime Contractor Notice?
Under Wis. Stat. § 779.02, prime contractors must generally provide a specific written notice to the property owner within 10 days of their first day of work to preserve their lien rights.
What is the Wisconsin municipal Prompt Payment deadline?
Under Wis. Stat. § 66.0135, municipalities must generally pay approved contractor invoices within 30 days, and the contractor must pay their subs within 7 days of receiving those funds.
Does MyCrewTracker automate Wisconsin lien filings?
No. MyCrewTracker is a secure document management system. While it provides the tools to track your start dates and securely archive your notices, you must manually calculate your deadlines and file the lien.
Official Legal Sources
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Notice Required to Preserve Lien Rights Wis. Stat. § 779.02
Wisconsin Construction Liens — Prime contractors must generally give notice within 10 days; subcontractors within 60 days.
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Public Prompt Pay Wis. Stat. § 66.0135
Wisconsin Public Prompt Pay — Municipalities must pay contractors within 30 days of a proper invoice, and contractors must pay subs within 7 days of receiving funds.
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