Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings As is always the case here in Virginia, our General Assembly has made some legislative changes that affect construction contracting. One of these changes is an amendment to Va. Code 43-13 found in the mechanic’s lien section of the Virginia Code. This section of the code has always required that any money paid to… Continue reading Changes to Va. Code Section 43-13: Another Arrow in a Subcontractor’s Quiver
Category: Mechanics Lien Law
When Does a Mechanic’s Lien Go Into Effect?
Kent B. Scott | Babcock Scott & Babcock The Utah Mechanic’s Liens Act needed some clarification on when exactly a mechanic’s lien goes into effect. That clarification came in February 2015 from the Court of Appeals of Utah. In the case Pentalon Construction, Inc. v. Rymark Properties, LLC the court ruled that “nearly completed excavation… Continue reading When Does a Mechanic’s Lien Go Into Effect?
Don’t do this When it Comes to Construction Liens
David Adelstein | Florida Construction Legal Updates When it comes to preparing and recording a construction lien, this case is an example of what NOT TO DO! I mean it — this exemplifies what NOT TO DO! It is also a case study of why a party should always work with counsel in preparing a… Continue reading Don’t do this When it Comes to Construction Liens
Georgia Changes Lien Law
Jennifer Grippa | Miles Mediation & Arbitration On August 5, 2020, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed a new law, Senate Bill 315, changing Georgia’s lien law statute, O.C.G.A. 44-14-366. The new statute, effective January 1, 2021, makes clear that lien waivers only waive lien or bond rights against the property and do not waive the right to file a lawsuit for non-payment. The change in… Continue reading Georgia Changes Lien Law
Change in Georgia Lien Law
William P. Baucom, Jason D. McLarry, Alexandra C. Apple and Hailey Barnett | Troutman Pepper On August 5, 2020, Governor Brian Kemp signed Georgia Senate Bill 315 into law. This new law, which is codified at Title 44, Chapter 14, Section 366 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, substantially changes the way Georgia interprets… Continue reading Change in Georgia Lien Law