Kristina Southwell | Ahlers Cressman & Sleight The Washington Construction Lien Statute, RCW 60.04 et seq., exists to help secure payment for work performed for the improvement of real property.[1] The statute grants “any person furnishing labor, professional services, materials, or equipment for the improvement of real property” the authority to claim “a lien upon the improvement… Continue reading Preserving Lien Rights on Private Projects in Washington: Three Common Mistakes to Avoid
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Pith? Perfect for Lienors, Not So Much for Landlords: Protecting Rights When Improvements Are Made to Commercial Tenancies
Jennifer P. Sommerville and Todd F. Kobrin | Shutts Have you ever heard the strange term “pith of the lease”? This odd designation, apparently unique to Florida law, describes improvements to commercial tenancies that are essential or “vital to the lease’s perpetuality.”[1] Generally, a construction lien extends only to the “right, title and interest of… Continue reading Pith? Perfect for Lienors, Not So Much for Landlords: Protecting Rights When Improvements Are Made to Commercial Tenancies
Senate Bill 49 Establishes Lien Rights for Registered Design Professionals
Rick W. Grady and Allen L Rutz | Vorys Sater Seymour & Pease On July 1, 2021, Governor DeWine signed Senate Bill 49 giving lien rights to Ohio architects, landscape architects, professional engineers, and professional surveyors (design professionals) beginning September 30, 2021. The lien rights are limited to: Commercial real estate projects, With a written… Continue reading Senate Bill 49 Establishes Lien Rights for Registered Design Professionals
Lien Rights: Remedies for Potential Issues on the Project
Amandeep S. Kahlon | Bradley Arant Boult Cummings Liens are one of the primary tools for the construction industry to secure payment claims. However, lien rights and remedies vary between states, and these distinctions are often difficult for owners, contractors, and subcontractors to navigate. Because many states apply lien laws strictly—meaning technical non-compliance can result… Continue reading Lien Rights: Remedies for Potential Issues on the Project
Protect Your Lien Rights Before the Project Begins
Daniel M. Murdock | Bradley Arant Boult Cummingss LLP | August 15, 2018 Claims of lien are common issues in any construction dispute. Filing claims of lien can often be complicated and sometimes tricky, especially for contractors and subcontractors performing work in multiple states. Although lien law greatly varies from state to state, several states… Continue reading Protect Your Lien Rights Before the Project Begins