Stanley A. Martin | Commonsense Construction Law | July 17, 2019 A contractor recorded a lien notice, using a letter of intent as the “written contract” supporting the lien. The owner moved for summary dismissal of the lien, arguing that the LOI was nothing more than an agreement to negotiate a contract, and no contract… Continue reading Letter of Intent Precluded Dismissal of Mechanic’s Lien
Tag: Mechanics Lien Law
90 and 150: Two Numbers You Must Know
Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings | May 20, 2019 Mechanic’s liens are a big topic here at Construction Law Musings. I’ve discussed everything from the picky nature of this powerful payment tool to the changes that are upcoming on July 1, 2019. Given the strict way that the form and timing of a Virginia mechanic’s lien… Continue reading 90 and 150: Two Numbers You Must Know
California Case That Reads Like Russian Novel Results in Less Than Satisfying Result for Both Project Owner and Contractors
Garret Murai | California Construction Law Blog | April 3, 2019 Sometimes you can see a train wreck coming a mile away. The next case, Design Built Systems v. Sorokine, Court of Appeal for the First District, Case Nos. A151264 and A152059 (February 26, 2019), is one of those cases. It also happens to read like a… Continue reading California Case That Reads Like Russian Novel Results in Less Than Satisfying Result for Both Project Owner and Contractors
Mechanics’ Lien Law and Work Performed on Optical Networks
Nick J. Pieczonka | Taft Stettinius & Hollister | April 1, 2019 The construction industry is facing a relatively novel issue—how mechanics’ lien statutes relate to a contractor’s work on an optical network. An optical network—a data communication network built with fiber optic technology—uses a series of optical fiber cables, placed on properties typically owned… Continue reading Mechanics’ Lien Law and Work Performed on Optical Networks
Construction Law: Final Payment by Owner, Avoiding Lien Claims
Donalt J. Eglinton | Wardand Smith | September 5, 2018 A contractor has finished work on a construction project in North Carolina and submitted a written request for final payment to the owner of the real property that has been improved by the construction. The owner is concerned about having to deal with liens from… Continue reading Construction Law: Final Payment by Owner, Avoiding Lien Claims