Full Unconditional Lien Waiver
(MI)

Summary

This template should be utilized when the lien claimant or potential lien claimant has received payment in full for its entire contract amount for the project. This template includes practical guidance. A full unconditional waiver of lien should be given when the lien claimant or potential lien claimant has received payment in full for its entire contract amount for the project, including all additions and extras to the contract. This type of waiver should only be given in exchange for a certified or cashier's check, or cash. If an ordinary check is given, the lien claimant should wait for the check to clear before providing such a waiver. MCL § 570.1115(2).. For additional guidance, see Construction Lien Resource Kit (MI) and Construction Lien Rights, and Parties Who are Entitled to Assert Them (MI). For further guidance, see Foreclosure, Removal, Waiver and Discharge of Construction Liens (MI). For related templates, see Partial Unconditional Lien Waiver (MI), Full Conditional Lien Waiver (MI), and Partial Conditional Lien Waiver (MI). For a full listing of key content covering mechanic’s liens, see Mechanic's Lien Resource Kit. For a list of key resources covering construction-related tasks for a first-year associate, see First Year Associate Resource Kit: Construction.