William L. Porter | Porter Law Group Is the title to this article possibly true? Yes, absolutely! I have seen it happen. Let me tell you how it happens so you can avoid such a result. When contractors, subcontractors or suppliers in California construction projects are not paid they often record a mechanics lien on… Continue reading Failing to Release A Mechanics Lien Can Destroy Your Construction Business
Category: Mechanics Lien Rights
Huh? Action on Construction Lien “Relates Back” Despite Notice of Contest of Lien
David Adelstein | Florida Construction Legal Updates Not every case law you read makes sense. This sentiment goes to the uncertainty and grey area of certain legal issues. It is, what you call, “the nature of the beast.” You will read cases that make you say “HUH?!?” This is why you want to work with… Continue reading Huh? Action on Construction Lien “Relates Back” Despite Notice of Contest of Lien
Lien Waivers and Releases of Claims: Be Careful Not to Sign Away Your Rights!
Jackson S. Nichols and Jake B. Mitchell | Construction Law Now Blog Most commercial contractors are familiar with construction lien waivers (also called lien releases). Typically, there are two types: partial and final lien waivers. Standard industry practice requires contractors to submit executed partial lien waivers on a regular (usually monthly) basis with their payment… Continue reading Lien Waivers and Releases of Claims: Be Careful Not to Sign Away Your Rights!
Construction Litigation Roundup: “What Did You Know… and When?”
Daniel Lund III | Phelps Dunbar What did you know… and when? Parties typically get one bite at the apple in court on a particular “transaction” or “occurrence.” Principles of res judicata – the idea that a matter has been adjudicated and cannot be re-litigated – compel parties to bring related claims in a single… Continue reading Construction Litigation Roundup: “What Did You Know… and When?”
One More Mechanic’s Lien Number- the Number 30
Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings I’ve spoken here often about the numbers 90 and 150 as they relate to Virginia mechanic’s liens. These numbers are important for all mechanic’s liens in Virginia, whether commercial or residential (meaning liens for 1 and 2-family homes). There is another number, 30, that is important for those construction contractors that… Continue reading One More Mechanic’s Lien Number- the Number 30