Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings As is always the case here in Virginia, our General Assembly has made some legislative changes that affect construction contracting. One of these changes is an amendment to Va. Code 43-13 found in the mechanic’s lien section of the Virginia Code. This section of the code has always required that any money paid to… Continue reading Changes to Va. Code Section 43-13: Another Arrow in a Subcontractor’s Quiver
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Georgia Changes Lien Law
Jennifer Grippa | Miles Mediation & Arbitration On August 5, 2020, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed a new law, Senate Bill 315, changing Georgia’s lien law statute, O.C.G.A. 44-14-366. The new statute, effective January 1, 2021, makes clear that lien waivers only waive lien or bond rights against the property and do not waive the right to file a lawsuit for non-payment. The change in… Continue reading Georgia Changes Lien Law
Change in Georgia Lien Law
William P. Baucom, Jason D. McLarry, Alexandra C. Apple and Hailey Barnett | Troutman Pepper On August 5, 2020, Governor Brian Kemp signed Georgia Senate Bill 315 into law. This new law, which is codified at Title 44, Chapter 14, Section 366 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, substantially changes the way Georgia interprets… Continue reading Change in Georgia Lien Law
The Notice of Contract Mechanism: How Contractors Can Avoid Double Payment
Jason Strickland | Ward and Smith As the economic crisis stemming from the coronavirus pandemic unfolds, it is ever more important that contractors and subcontractors protect their payment rights and avoid the risk of double payment; i.e., the risk of having to pay twice for the same work. On private projects in North Carolina, one… Continue reading The Notice of Contract Mechanism: How Contractors Can Avoid Double Payment
Value in Recording Lien Within Effective Notice of Commencement
David Adelstein | Florida Construction Legal Updates Construction lien priority is no joke! This is why a lienor wants to record its construction lien within an effective notice of commencement. A lien recorded within an effective notice of commencement relates back in time from a priority standpoint to the date the notice of commencement was recorded. A… Continue reading Value in Recording Lien Within Effective Notice of Commencement