You’ll Be Seeing More of These: AIA Releases New Lien Release Forms

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

The AIA Releases Sworn Construction Statements, Lien Waiver and Release Forms for the First Time.

Choity Khan | Construction Law Zone The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Contract Documents program recently released a limited number of state-specific Sworn Construction Statements and Lien Waiver and Release forms for use on construction projects. At the same time, the AIA also released generic versions of the waiver and release forms for use in… Continue reading The AIA Releases Sworn Construction Statements, Lien Waiver and Release Forms for the First Time.

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

Changes in the Law on Lien Waivers

Alan Paulk | Autry, Hall & Cook Among many things to look forward to in 2021, we can add a new lien law to the list. Effective January 1, 2021, Georgia’s Lien Statute will be modified so that lien waivers and releases are limited to “waivers and releases of lien and labor or material bond… Continue reading Changes in the Law on Lien Waivers

Georgia Contractors and Owners Must Follow New Lien Waiver Procedures in 2021

Gregory S. Gistenson | Barnes & Thornburg Contractors and subcontractors in Georgia must pay careful attention to the payment process over the coming months in light of Act 576 of the 155th General Assembly, which takes effect on January 1, 2021. Through the end of 2020, the act leaves in place the “duty to speak” under Georgia… Continue reading Georgia Contractors and Owners Must Follow New Lien Waiver Procedures in 2021

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