Kenneth G. Stallard Esq. and Kelly Cousoulis Esq. | Carr Maloney Filing a Notice of Intent to Lien – Made Simple Once you’ve determined that you have the right to file and enforce a mechanic’s lien in the District of Columbia, it is essential that each step of the mandatory, statutory process is strictly followed.… Continue reading So You’re Looking To File And Enforce A Mechanic’s Lien; What’s Next?
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Nobody’s Perfect(ed): The Complex Landscape of Mechanic’s Liens in Virginia
Brian Clarke | Sands Anderson Mechanic’s liens have long been a valuable tool for mechanics and materialmen in the Commonwealth to secure their rights to payment. Yet, despite mechanic’s liens having been in existence for well over a century, properly perfecting and enforcing a mechanic’s lien continues to prove an extraordinarily difficult task, even for… Continue reading Nobody’s Perfect(ed): The Complex Landscape of Mechanic’s Liens in Virginia
Mechanic’s Liens in DC, Maryland, and Virginia – Don’t Wait to Exercise Your Rights
Jackson Nichols and Paul Felipe Williamson | Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman A mechanics’ lien is an encumbrance on real property or a leasehold that acts as security for unpaid labor, material or construction services. Such liens are typically available to contractors on private jobs if they meet certain statutory requirements, though most states… Continue reading Mechanic’s Liens in DC, Maryland, and Virginia – Don’t Wait to Exercise Your Rights
Does the Recording of a Mechanic’s Lien Memorandum by Itself Constitute Process? Read to Find Out.
Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings As a Virginia construction attorney representing those in the construction industry, mechanic’s liens are near and dear to my heart. The enforcement of mechanic’s lien rights in Virginia is a two-step process. The first step is the recording of a properly-timed memorandum of lien that includes all of the statutorily required information. The second step… Continue reading Does the Recording of a Mechanic’s Lien Memorandum by Itself Constitute Process? Read to Find Out.
Mechanic’s Liens: Five Things That Everyone Should Know
Deb Mackay and Carl Pebworth | Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath Anyone who works in construction and on construction projects will deal with mechanic’s liens. Sometimes referred to as construction liens or property liens, mechanic’s liens are typically statutory creations designed to protect contractors, subcontractors and suppliers that have not been paid for work performed… Continue reading Mechanic’s Liens: Five Things That Everyone Should Know