Notice of Termination (NOT)
A document filed at the county courthouse after project completion that closes out the Notice of Commencement.
What notice of termination (not) actually means.
The Notice of Termination is filed under O.C.G.A. § 44-14-361.52 after a project is substantially complete. Recording the NOT closes out the NOC and limits the window during which subcontractors or suppliers can record a claim of lien against the property. Property owners should ensure their contractor records a Notice of Termination after final inspection to limit lien exposure.
- O.C.G.A. § 44-14-361.52 — Notice of Termination
- O.C.G.A. § 44-14-361.5 — Notice of Commencement and lien rights
Adjacent definitions.
- Notice of Commencement (NOC)
A document filed at the county courthouse before construction begins on projects over $5,000, identifying the property owner, contractor, and lender.
See the definition - Substantial Completion
The contractual milestone at which a project is sufficiently complete that the owner can use it for its intended purpose.
See the definition