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?
Category: Mechanics Lien Law
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
Oral Contract and Invalid Lien Spell Trouble for Contractor
Jordan Weeks | Frantz Ward Speedy Maintenance, LLC v. Windsor Tower, LLC, 2024-Ohio-5841 (2d Dist.) is a recent case concerning a dispute over repairs to a parking garage where Ohio’s Second District Court of Appeals confronted issues such as: Case Background The Owner of a commercial building sought to renovate an attached, six-floor parking garage.… Continue reading Oral Contract and Invalid Lien Spell Trouble for Contractor
Does Filing a Construction Lien Guarantee Payment?
Paul Norris | Stark & Stark I am often approached by contractors who wish to file a construction lien regarding either a residential or a commercial project. It is not atypical for many of these contractors to believe that filing a lien claim will guarantee the payment of the amount which is due to them.… Continue reading Does Filing a Construction Lien Guarantee Payment?
Contractors Must Provide Pre-Notice Disclosure Before Recording a Lien
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