William L. Porter | Porter Law Group If you are a member of the California construction industry you might know that the right of a contractor, subcontractor or supplier to record a mechanics lien to protect the right to payment is well protected by state law. In fact, our California Constitution, article XIV, Sec. 3 specifically elevates… Continue reading Do Not Lose Your Mechanics Lien Right Through a Subordination Agreement
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General Contractors Beware of Subordination Clauses
Amy M. Anker, Esq. | Construction Chaos | December 10, 2014 In California, a general contractor can usually rest assured that in the event of nonpayment, it can rely upon the remedy of a mechanics lien, which remedy is, in fact, even a constitutional right. The priority rights accorded to mechanics liens are strong. For example,… Continue reading General Contractors Beware of Subordination Clauses