Heather Caliguire Fleming | TALG Nevada’s construction laws are complex, and compliance is critical. Contractors risk losing lien rights and may face disciplinary action, fines, or license revocation from the Nevada Contractors Board for violations of Nevada’s construction laws. TALG provides legal guidance to help contractors navigate these requirements effectively. This multi-part series from TALG… Continue reading Mechanics’ Liens & Beyond: Mastering Nevada’s Construction Law, a Multi-Part Series
Category: Mechanics Lien Law
Serving Mechanics’ Liens on Out-of-State Owners: Certified Mail Over Hand Delivery is a Risky Bet Not Worth Taking
Daniel Michelmore | Tucker Arensberg The Pennsylvania Mechanics’ Lien Law is a highly technical statute with draconian consequences for noncompliance. Nowhere is this more apparent than in its provisions governing service of process. “Service requirements under Pennsylvania’s Mechanics’ Lien Law are strictly construed such that a complaint will be stricken if the statutory service requirements are not met.” Regency Invs., Inc. v.… Continue reading Serving Mechanics’ Liens on Out-of-State Owners: Certified Mail Over Hand Delivery is a Risky Bet Not Worth Taking
The Failure to Pursue a Construction Lien Does Not Create a “Gotcha” Arguement
David Adelstein | Florida Construction Legal Updates Just because a party does not pursue its lien rights, or waives it lien rights, or satisfies its lien, does NOT mean the party is foreclosed of its other rights, such as breach of contract or unjust enrichment. Florida’s Construction Lien Law even states that it is “cumulative to… Continue reading The Failure to Pursue a Construction Lien Does Not Create a “Gotcha” Arguement
Mechanic’s Liens and Contracts: A Roundup
Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings Musings thought that it would step away from its discussion of “green” construction to discuss a few interesting construction cases that came down recently in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The first of these is another warning to contractors that arbitration provisions can be waived by conduct. In Shoosmith Bros.,… Continue reading Mechanic’s Liens and Contracts: A Roundup
Enforcing A Lien In Washington State
Babak Shamsi | Beresford Booth In Washington State, many mechanisms exist to enforce a debt. One of the most powerful mechanisms is the claim of lien. At its most basic definition, a lien is a claim to the personal or real property of another who owes the creditor money. With respect to real property, a… Continue reading Enforcing A Lien In Washington State