Christian Dewhurst and Timothy Fandrey | Gray Reed In these unprecedented times, every bit of revenue is critical to the continued operation of nearly every business operating within the construction industry. Fortunately, there are a myriad of remedies to aide collection efforts. Perhaps the most commonly discussed remedy is the mechanic’s lien provided by Chapter 53… Continue reading Mechanic’s Liens For Design Professionals: A Powerful Payment Collection Tool
Category: Mechanics Lien Rights
Owner’s Slander of Title Claim Against Contractor Recording Four Separate Mechanics Liens Fails Under the Anti-SLAPP Statute
Garret Murai | California Construction Law Blog Most mechanics lien actions follow a pretty standard process: A mechanics lien claimant, either a contractor subcontractor, material supplier, or laborer, performs work but is not paid; Mechanics lien claimant records a mechanics lien on the property in which work was performed; and Within 90 days thereafter files… Continue reading Owner’s Slander of Title Claim Against Contractor Recording Four Separate Mechanics Liens Fails Under the Anti-SLAPP Statute
Georgia Legislature Amends Mechanic’s Lien Law
J. David Pugh and Connor J. Rose | Buildsmart An important update to Georgia’s statutory lien waiver laws took effect on January 1, 2021. The amendment to Georgia’s mechanic’s lien law alters the form for interim and final lien waivers. Essentially, the new statute clarifies that lien waivers only waive lien or bond rights against the property… Continue reading Georgia Legislature Amends Mechanic’s Lien Law
If I Released My California Mechanics Lien, Can I File a New Mechanics Lien on the Same Project? Will the New Mechanics Lien be Enforceable?
William L. Porter | Porter Law Group In general, the answer to the above questions is “Yes”, but only if you meet the following requirements: You must only release the mechanics lien itself, but not the “right” to a mechanics lien: There is an important distinction to be made between releasing a mechanics lien and… Continue reading If I Released My California Mechanics Lien, Can I File a New Mechanics Lien on the Same Project? Will the New Mechanics Lien be Enforceable?
Do Not Lose Your Mechanics Lien Right Through a Subordination Agreement
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