Stanley A. Martin | Commonsense Construction Law The New York lien law, similar to lien laws in some other states, calls for rejection of a lien if it has been “willfully exaggerated.” A New York Appellate Division court has upheld rejection of a contractor’s lien for that reason. Contractor and homeowners signed a contract for… Continue reading Overstated Lien is Void; Contractor Thus Liable to Owner for Damages
Category: Mechanics Lien Law
Who Can Issue a Stop Notice?
Mark Bogard | Jaburg Wilk Construction attorney Mark Bogard explains how a stop notice can be used by contractors and suppliers to ensure payment.Play Video
New Georgia Law Confines Statutory Lien Waivers to a Claimant’s Lien Rights
William R. Wildman and Peter M. Szeremeta | Eversheds Sutherland On August 5, 2020, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed into law a revised version of Georgia’s mechanics’ and materialmen’s lien statute. Under the new law, a claimant’s submission of a statutory lien waiver will only impact that claimant’s lien rights, and the waiver will not… Continue reading New Georgia Law Confines Statutory Lien Waivers to a Claimant’s Lien Rights
Georgia Owners and Contractors: Time to Update Your Lien Waiver Forms and Other Contract Provisions
Daniel Miktus and Robin N. Johnson | Akerman Construction owners and contractors in Georgia rely heavily upon the statutory protections provided by Georgia’s mechanic’s lien waiver law, O.C.G.A § 44-14-366. Beginning January 1, 2021, these protections will be narrowed under a new law signed by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp on August 5, 2020. Owners and… Continue reading Georgia Owners and Contractors: Time to Update Your Lien Waiver Forms and Other Contract Provisions
New Georgia Law Confines Statutory Lien Waivers to a Claimant’s Lien Rights
Peter Szeremeta and William Wildman | Eversheds Sutherland On August 5, 2020, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed into law a revised version of Georgia’s mechanics’ and materialmen’s lien statute. Under the new law, a claimant’s submission of a statutory lien waiver will only impact that claimant’s lien rights, and the waiver will not extend to… Continue reading New Georgia Law Confines Statutory Lien Waivers to a Claimant’s Lien Rights