Joseph Evans | Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson Liens provide a means of recourse for contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers who have not been paid. In Washington, there are specific disclosure requirements that must be met before a licensed and registered contractor is able to record a valid mechanic’s lien for work performed on residential real… Continue reading Contractors Must Provide Pre-Notice Disclosure Before Recording a Lien
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Mechanic’s Liens And Licensing Laws: Court Ruling Highlights Strict Enforcement
Jose A. Aquino | Duane Morris The recent decision by the Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Second Department, New York, in the case of Mikoma Electric, LLC, et al. v. Otek Builders, LLC, et al., emphasizes the importance of adhering to licensing requirements within the construction industry. The case revolves around a dispute where plaintiffs, Mikoma Electric, LLC… Continue reading Mechanic’s Liens And Licensing Laws: Court Ruling Highlights Strict Enforcement
Appellate Court Ruling Clarifies Legal Boundaries of Surety Roles in Mechanic’s Liens
Jose A. Aquino | Duane Morris The Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First Department, New York, recently issued a decision in Thorobird Grand LLC et al. v. M. Melnick & Co., Inc., et al., affirming the lower court’s ruling that granted the plaintiffs’ motion for summary judgment on their cause of action alleging willful exaggeration of mechanic’s… Continue reading Appellate Court Ruling Clarifies Legal Boundaries of Surety Roles in Mechanic’s Liens
Colorado Mechanic’s Liens – Three Key Steps
Laura Martinez | Fairfield & Woods In construction projects, non-payment issues often arise. Mechanic’s liens are filed on the property where the work was performed and are an important tool for construction professionals and material suppliers to obtain payment. However, because the statutory requirements for mechanic’s liens are strictly enforced it is critical that… Continue reading Colorado Mechanic’s Liens – Three Key Steps
From Lien to Clean: Addressing an Expired Lien in the Chain of Title
Evan Brown | Ahead of Schedule One of the most common protections for laborers, contractors, suppliers, and others providing construction services or materials for a project is the right to a lien against the project property for the value of the work provided. However, because these liens create involuntary encumbrances on the property, lien statutes… Continue reading From Lien to Clean: Addressing an Expired Lien in the Chain of Title