Georgia is one of 12 states that require a specific lien waiver form. If a contractor or owner asks you to use a lien waiver form that does not conform to the statutory form, the waiver will be invalid, and the contractor could get in legal trouble.
Georgia’s lien waiver laws are unusual, as both waivers begin as conditional. If the claimant isn’t paid within 90 days, they must file an Affidavit of Nonpayment. Once the 90-day period passes, the waiver becomes unconditional, whether you’ve been paid or not. Not only that, but Georgia waivers were able to waive more than just lien rights. This was changed along with other amendments when the Georgia Governor Signed Lien Waiver Changes into Law (Effective 1/1/2021)
To learn more about lien waivers, see our Georgia Lien Waiver FAQs and Resources.