Johnathan Ebertshauser | CHBD Law When community associations engage a contractor to perform construction within the development, the contract between the association and the vendor will often reference the contractor’s right to record a lien against the association’s property. This is generally referred to as a “Mechanic’s Lien” and is governed by A.R.S. § 33-981 et seq. The Mechanic’s Lien gives… Continue reading Contracting For Community Associations: Mechanic’s Liens
Category: Mechanics Lien Law
Construction Liens in Washington: Essential Knowledge for Construction Professionals
Bart Reed, Karl Oles and Ean Brown | Stoel Rives Why Understanding Liens is Important Construction liens are a critical aspect of the construction industry, providing security for those who contribute labor, materials, or services to a project. Understanding construction liens is essential for disparate parties involved in private construction since liens, as security interests,… Continue reading Construction Liens in Washington: Essential Knowledge for Construction Professionals
How Can an Owner Discharge a Mechanic’s Lien After It Expires?
Michael D. Jefferson | Davis Wright Tremaine Mechanic’s liens, once filed, must be enforced by the lien claimant filing a lawsuit to foreclose on the lien. In California, the time for enforcement of a lien is 90 days; in Oregon it is 120 days. In Washington, a lien claimant has eight months from the date… Continue reading How Can an Owner Discharge a Mechanic’s Lien After It Expires?
Federal Court Emphasizes Strict Adherence to Mechanic’s Lien Statute
John Mark Goodman | BuildSmart A federal judge in New York served up a good reminder last week about the importance of dotting your i’s and crossing your t’s when it comes to perfecting a mechanic’s lien. The case involves a payment dispute between a subcontractor and general contractor on a police station renovation project… Continue reading Federal Court Emphasizes Strict Adherence to Mechanic’s Lien Statute
Oral Contract and Invalid Lien Spell Trouble for Contractor
Jordan Weeks | Frantz Ward Speedy Maintenance, LLC v. Windsor Tower, LLC, 2024-Ohio-5841 (2d Dist.) is a recent case concerning a dispute over repairs to a parking garage where Ohio’s Second District Court of Appeals confronted issues such as: Case Background The Owner of a commercial building sought to renovate an attached, six-floor parking garage.… Continue reading Oral Contract and Invalid Lien Spell Trouble for Contractor