Any mechanic's lien which has expired because of failure to comply with the time limitations of section 49-39 is automatically extinguished and the continued existence of the lien unreleased of record in no way affects the record owner's title nor the marketability of the same.(1971, P.A. 181, S. 1; P.A. 79-602, S. 97.)History: P.A. 79-602 removed provision re automatic extinguishment of judgment lien which expires for failure to comply with time limits in Sec. 49-46 and made minor changes in wording in remaining provision.Cited. 169 C. 76; 180 C. 501. Challenge by general contractor to constitutionality of mechanic's lien statutes discussed. 185 C. 583.
Connecticut Legal Code
§ 49-40a
Connecticut Title 49 — Connecticut law
Source: https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_847.htm#sec_49-40a· Version 2026