Joseph Evans | Lasher Washington’s construction lien statutes provide contractors with remedies to secure payment from property owners for furnished labor and/or materials. These statutory requirements are strictly enforced, and even minor mistakes can invalidate an otherwise legitimate lien and eliminate a contractor’s ability to foreclose. The following are some of the most common mistakes… Continue reading Common Mistakes that Render a Construction or Mechanics’ Lien Invalid
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The Construction Lien in Washington: A Legal Analysis for the Construction Industry
Stoel Rives Stoel Rives has published the 2024 update to The Construction Lien in Washington: A Legal Analysis for the Construction Industry. First published in 2015, the 2024 update includes recent case authorities and statutory changes. This treatise serves as a guide to lien rights and procedures, including discussion of lien-like remedies available on public projects.… Continue reading The Construction Lien in Washington: A Legal Analysis for the Construction Industry
What Are The 10 Lien Requirements?
Karalynn Cromeens | The Cromeens Law Firm Did you know that your lien rights differ from state to state? It’s an important nuance to understand because filing an invalid lien can have a lot of implications. The consequences vary case by case, but a few things that could happen if you file an invalid lien… Continue reading What Are The 10 Lien Requirements?
Contractors vs. Lenders – Who Has Lien Priority in Oregon?
Blake Robinson | Davis Wright Remaine When a construction project goes bad, there will often be more than one party looking for payment. The project owner might fail to pay both the contractor and the lender. If both the contractor and lender have liens, whose lien has priority? The short answer: it depends. The General… Continue reading Contractors vs. Lenders – Who Has Lien Priority in Oregon?
Construction Liens – What is a Lien Fund?
Paul Norris | Stark & Stark Although many contractors have never heard of the expression “lien fund” having an understanding as to what this phrase means is crucially important in the context of seeking payment pursuant to a construction lien. In general terms, a lien claimant is only entitled to payment from the project owner… Continue reading Construction Liens – What is a Lien Fund?