David McLain | Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell On April 6, 2026, the same day that the Colorado Supreme Court issued its decision in Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction Company, LLC v. Regional Rail Partners, Governor Jared Polis signed Senate Bill 26-074 into law. The legislation, which took effect on August 12, 2026, clarifies the amounts… Continue reading Colorado’s New Mechanic’s Lien Law: Bigger Claims, Stronger Protections, And New Risks For Owners And Contractors
Category: Mechanics Lien Law
Not a Sure Thing: Negligent Contractors May Lose Their Ability To Recover Their Attorneys’ Fees on a Lien Claim
Mark W. Vyvyan | Fredrikson & Byron In a recent decision, the Minnesota Supreme Court found that where the damages stemming from a contractor’s negligence exceeded the amount due under its construction contract with the project owner, the contractor’s mechanic’s lien was satisfied, and the contractor was not entitled to recover its attorneys’ fees. In Sustainable… Continue reading Not a Sure Thing: Negligent Contractors May Lose Their Ability To Recover Their Attorneys’ Fees on a Lien Claim
How Lenders Can Reduce Their Potential Liability Under Florida’s Construction Lien Law
Gary Kaleita | Lowndes Construction lending in Florida presents risks that extend beyond the borrower’s ability to repay the loan. A lender that fails to follow Florida’s construction lien procedures may face direct liability, loss of mortgage priority, title complications, and disputes with owners, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers. Florida’s construction lien law, primarily Fla. Stat. §… Continue reading How Lenders Can Reduce Their Potential Liability Under Florida’s Construction Lien Law
Mechanics’ Liens In Tennessee: Common Mistakes That Can Jeopardize Lien Rights
Anny Murphy | Stites & Harbison When a construction project goes sideways, a mechanic’s lien can be one of the most powerful tools available to secure payment. Tennessee law provides contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and other project participants with lien rights, but those rights must be carefully preserved. Tennessee’s statutes establish detailed requirements governing perfection, enforcement,… Continue reading Mechanics’ Liens In Tennessee: Common Mistakes That Can Jeopardize Lien Rights
Lien on Me? Not So Fast: Unit Owners Defeat Association Contractor’s Lien
Allison Nelson and Ryan Owen | Adams & Reese Earlier this month, Florida’s Second District Court of Appeal recognized the rights of individual condominium unit owners to challenge mechanic’s liens and stripped the lien of a contractor who failed to follow the strict procedural requirements governing lien enforcement. Background The Steins own a condominium unit… Continue reading Lien on Me? Not So Fast: Unit Owners Defeat Association Contractor’s Lien