Walter D. Cupkovic and Jack L. Parrino | Thompson Coburn LLP | April 1, 2016 Non-payment of receivables is an ongoing problem for contractors, subcontractors and material suppliers notwithstanding the strength or weakness of the economy. Having knowledge of one’s alternative available legal remedies gives contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers a distinct advantage. When a… Continue reading Construction Due Diligence: Sooner is Always Better than Later
Category: Mechanics Lien Rights
Navigating Complex Preliminary Notice Requirements
Scott Wolfe | Zlien | February 26, 2016 Sending preliminary notice is the most important step in mechanics lien compliance. A majority of states require preliminary notice (sometimes called a pre-lien notice or notice to owner) from contractors, material suppliers, and other construction parties. Even if preliminary notice is not required, however, it is best… Continue reading Navigating Complex Preliminary Notice Requirements
Arizona Supreme Court Rules for Lenders in Mechanic’s Lien Priority Dispute
Edward A. Salanga – Quarles & Brady LLP – September 3, 2014 In The Weitz Company LLC v. Heth, No. CV-13-0378-PR (Ariz. Sup. Ct., Aug. 26, 2014), the Arizona Supreme Court reversed the Court of Appeals, holding that lenders can once again rely upon the doctrine of equitable subrogation in mechanic’s lien priority disputes with contractors.… Continue reading Arizona Supreme Court Rules for Lenders in Mechanic’s Lien Priority Dispute
Mechanics Lien Rights: Use ‘Em or Lose ‘Em
Michael R. Bosse – August 9, 2013 An important new case regarding New Hampshire Mechanics Lien Law has application for contractors in all states and reminds the industry of how painful uncollectible debts can be. In Moultonborough Hotel Group decided on July 18, a hotel developer was building the Hampton Inn and Suites in Tilton,… Continue reading Mechanics Lien Rights: Use ‘Em or Lose ‘Em