Babak Shamsi | Beresford Booth In Washington State, many mechanisms exist to enforce a debt. One of the most powerful mechanisms is the claim of lien. At its most basic definition, a lien is a claim to the personal or real property of another who owes the creditor money. With respect to real property, a… Continue reading Enforcing A Lien In Washington State
Category: Mechanics Lien Rights
Washington Court of Appeals Confirms Contractor Can Appeal Denial of Intervention in Lien Foreclosure Suit
Brian Esler | Miller Nash Washington’s construction lien statute makes clear that all lien foreclosure actions arising out of the same project should be joined into a single lawsuit. Filing a motion to intervene in a pending foreclosure lawsuit will also stay the normal eight-month deadline for filing a lien foreclosure lawsuit—at least until the motion is… Continue reading Washington Court of Appeals Confirms Contractor Can Appeal Denial of Intervention in Lien Foreclosure Suit
Contractors’ Civil Liability Under Colorado’s Mechanics’ Lien Trust Fund Statute
Laura Martinez | Fairfield & Woods Under Colorado’s mechanics’ lien trust fund statute, CRS § 38-22-127 (trust fund statute or statute), a contractor who fails to pay its subcontractors, despite having been paid by the owner, can face criminal and civil liability. This article provides an overview of civil liability under the trust fund statute.… Continue reading Contractors’ Civil Liability Under Colorado’s Mechanics’ Lien Trust Fund Statute
Contracting For Community Associations: Mechanic’s Liens
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
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