After a lien is filed, how many days does the lien claimant have to file a lien action or risk expiration?

The correct answer is 365 days. In Georgia, once a lien has been filed, the lien claimant has a full year—specifically 365 days—to initiate a lien action in order to enforce their claim. If they fail to do so within this timeframe, the lien will expire, and the claimant will lose the legal right to collect the debt secured by that lien.

Understanding this timeframe is crucial for property management professionals, as they must ensure that lien actions are timely initiated when necessary, in order to protect the financial interests of the community association they manage. This knowledge helps in providing proper advice and guidance to the association's board and ensuring compliance with state laws regarding lien claims.