Kyle M. Doiron | BuildSmart As many in the construction industry are aware, owners and lenders often require prime contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to execute sworn statements and lien waiver and release forms as a prerequisite to payment. Many states therefore see it fit to regulate — in varying degrees — what those forms say… Continue reading You’ll Be Seeing More of These: AIA Releases New Lien Release Forms
Category: Mechanics Lien Rights
Considerations for Contesting a Frivolous Lien in Washington
Bart W. Reed | Stoel Rives Lien claims can pose serious challenges—and immense frustration—for any owner or developer of a private construction project, particularly for those wishing to refinance or sell the property. An owner with a finance transaction or conveyance on the horizon should consider options to have any lien claim filed against the… Continue reading Considerations for Contesting a Frivolous Lien in Washington
Want to File a Mechanics’ Lien in California? Here’s What You Can (and Can’t) Include
E. Mabry Rogers, Michael Knapp and Zachary Stewart | Buildsmart How can a contractor, subcontractor, or supplier secure payment for its work? One solution is to file a mechanics’ lien against a project’s property. Lien laws vary widely from state to state and time to time because contractors and subcontractors frequently seek to change them… Continue reading Want to File a Mechanics’ Lien in California? Here’s What You Can (and Can’t) Include
Construction Law History Lesson No. 1: What Do Thomas Jefferson and Mechanics Liens Have in Common?
David K. Taylor | Buildsmart Construction law is NOT boring, at least that’s what I tell my daughters. In these series of posts, I will explore some of the VERY interesting historical facts about construction law that can be used at your next motion hearing, family gathering, social event or fellow lawyer meeting. While these… Continue reading Construction Law History Lesson No. 1: What Do Thomas Jefferson and Mechanics Liens Have in Common?
Statutory Update – New Protections Against Broad Waivers of Lien Rights
Brett Becker | Nexsen Pruet Ensuring the language in lien waivers is conditional upon the actual receipt of payment and that the waiver is limited to the extent of payment received have long been the most crucial issues whenever presented with a lien waiver in North Carolina. While due diligence is always expected when signing… Continue reading Statutory Update – New Protections Against Broad Waivers of Lien Rights