Amandeep S. Kahlon and J. David Pugh | Buildsmart Like many states, Minnesota requires subcontractors and suppliers to send pre-lien notices to owners to perfect mechanic’s lien rights. Failure to comply with the pre-lien notice statute can prove fatal to a lien enforcement action as one masonry supplier recently learned. In Timberwall Land & Masonry Products,… Continue reading Notice Your Lien or Kiss it Goodbye
Category: Mechanics Lien Law
Homeowners Beware of Construction Liens
Michael P. Beltran | Ansa Assuncao As many homeowners have decided to conduct overdue home improvement projects while they are spending more time at home, consumers need to be aware of Florida’s lien law. As a mandatory disclosure required in all contracts greater than $2,500 states: ACCORDING TO FLORIDA’S CONSTRUCTION LIEN LAW (SECTIONS 713.001-713.37, FLORIDA… Continue reading Homeowners Beware of Construction Liens
California Mechanics’ Lien Case Treads Both Old and New Ground
Garret Murai | California Construction Law Blog People do the darnedest things. The next case, Carmel Development Company v. Anderson, Case No. H041005, 6th District Court of Appeals (April 30, 2020), involving a 10-plus year oral design and construction contract, inconsistent accounting practices, two mechanics liens, and side-agreements, takes us down some well traveled paths but… Continue reading California Mechanics’ Lien Case Treads Both Old and New Ground
When Does a Mechanics’ Lien Effect?
Kent Scott | Babcock Scott & Babcock The Utah Mechanic’s Liens Act needed some clarification on when exactly a mechanic’s lien goes into effect. That clarification came in February 2015 from the Court of Appeals of Utah. In the case Pentalon Construction, Inc. v. Rymark Properties, LLC the court ruled that “nearly completed excavation constitutes… Continue reading When Does a Mechanics’ Lien Effect?
PSA: Getting the First Mechanic’s Lien on a Project is a Plus
Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings As those that read this construction law blog are aware, I am a big fan of mechanic’s liens as a way to get paid. These powerful and tricky beasts are a great way to get an owner’s attention and to put payment pressure on those that owe you money. Recently I was… Continue reading PSA: Getting the First Mechanic’s Lien on a Project is a Plus