Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings As those who read my “musings” here at this construction law blog are well aware, the topic of Virginia mechanic’s liens is one that is much discussed. From the basic statutory requirements to the more technical aspects of these tricky beasts. One aspect of mechanic’s liens that I have yet to… Continue reading Mechanic’s Liens and Leases Don’t Often Mix Well
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Using Lien and Bond Claims to Secure Project Payments
Jonathan Cheatham | Construction Executive While suing in court for payment on a construction project is nothing new, the very notion of non-payment tends evokes images of hard-working contractors and subcontractors, working with tight margins, owed payment for services rendered and materials. Fortunately, for general contractors and subcontractors in the construction industry, there are better… Continue reading Using Lien and Bond Claims to Secure Project Payments
California Court of Appeal Addresses Remedies When Contractor Records Invalid Mechanic’s Lien
Blake Robinson | Davis Wright Tremaine The California Court of Appeal recently discussed an owner’s remedies (and some limits to those remedies) when a contractor improperly records a mechanic’s lien. According to the court’s analysis, the owner’s primary remedy will generally be removal of the offending lien. Seeking damages, on the other hand, can backfire… Continue reading California Court of Appeal Addresses Remedies When Contractor Records Invalid Mechanic’s Lien
Owner’s Slander of Title Claim Against Contractor Recording Four Separate Mechanics Liens Fails Under the Anti-SLAPP Statute
Garret Murai | California Construction Law Blog Most mechanics lien actions follow a pretty standard process: A mechanics lien claimant, either a contractor subcontractor, material supplier, or laborer, performs work but is not paid; Mechanics lien claimant records a mechanics lien on the property in which work was performed; and Within 90 days thereafter files… Continue reading Owner’s Slander of Title Claim Against Contractor Recording Four Separate Mechanics Liens Fails Under the Anti-SLAPP Statute
Georgia Legislature Amends Mechanic’s Lien Law
J. David Pugh and Connor J. Rose | Buildsmart An important update to Georgia’s statutory lien waiver laws took effect on January 1, 2021. The amendment to Georgia’s mechanic’s lien law alters the form for interim and final lien waivers. Essentially, the new statute clarifies that lien waivers only waive lien or bond rights against the property… Continue reading Georgia Legislature Amends Mechanic’s Lien Law