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
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How Can an Owner Discharge a Mechanic’s Lien After It Expires?
Michael D. Jefferson | Davis Wright Tremaine Mechanic’s liens, once filed, must be enforced by the lien claimant filing a lawsuit to foreclose on the lien. In California, the time for enforcement of a lien is 90 days; in Oregon it is 120 days. In Washington, a lien claimant has eight months from the date… Continue reading How Can an Owner Discharge a Mechanic’s Lien After It Expires?
Federal Court Emphasizes Strict Adherence to Mechanic’s Lien Statute
John Mark Goodman | BuildSmart A federal judge in New York served up a good reminder last week about the importance of dotting your i’s and crossing your t’s when it comes to perfecting a mechanic’s lien. The case involves a payment dispute between a subcontractor and general contractor on a police station renovation project… Continue reading Federal Court Emphasizes Strict Adherence to Mechanic’s Lien Statute
Mechanic’s Liens: Examining and Enforcing Through Foreclosure Actions vs. Special Proceedings
Jose A. Aquino | Duane Morris In the matter of Arcadia Landing, LLC v. CVM Construction Corp., the Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Second Department, New York, recently rendered a decision concerning a mechanic’s lien filed by CVM Construction Corp. The petitioner, Arcadia Landing, LLC, demanded an itemized statement of the lien pursuant to Lien Law §… Continue reading Mechanic’s Liens: Examining and Enforcing Through Foreclosure Actions vs. Special Proceedings
Who Owns it Anyway? The Uncommon Issues Unique to Mechanic’s Liens For Common Elements of a Condominium
Ciaran Kelly | Frantz Ward Contractors, subcontractors, laborers, and material suppliers who perform work or labor upon or furnish materials in furtherance of any improvement undertaken by virtue of a contract with an owner, part owner, or lessee have mechanic’s lien rights to secure payment in full for their completed work.[1] Ohio’s lien law provides that… Continue reading Who Owns it Anyway? The Uncommon Issues Unique to Mechanic’s Liens For Common Elements of a Condominium