Timothy R. Hughes – June 4, 2013 As many contractors and lawyers know, filing a proper mechanic’s lien in Virginia is quite difficult. Virginia law provides that a mechanic’s lien must strictly comply with all of the provisions of the code. Because the lien recovery can circumvent typical limitations and allow parties to sue outside… Continue reading Lien Filing Update: Virginia Mechanic’s Liens Get Even Harder
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Can I File a Mechanics’ Lien on a Building That Was Never Built? Maybe…
Jennifer M. Horn and Daniel E. Fierstein – June 5, 2013 The Backdrop Since the Recession of 2008, the story of the construction project that fell through shortly after breaking ground has repeated itself far too frequently. In too many of these situations, financing dries up, leaving owners without project funds to pay general contractors… Continue reading Can I File a Mechanics’ Lien on a Building That Was Never Built? Maybe…
Understanding Florida’s Mechanic’s Lien Laws: What Constitutes An Improvement To Property?
Jason Cornell – May 23, 2013 Florida Statutes chapter 713, commonly referred to as Florida’s mechanic’s lien statute, or “construction lien law,” is intended “to protect those who have provided labor and materials for the improvement of real property.” Parc Central Aventura East Condominium v. Victoria Group Services, LLC, et al., 54 So.ed 532, 533… Continue reading Understanding Florida’s Mechanic’s Lien Laws: What Constitutes An Improvement To Property?
Nevada Mechanics Lien Law: 5 Things to Know
Scott Wolfe, Jr. – May 17, 2013 Nevada mechanics lien law can get complicated. This post will point you in the right direction with “5 things to know” about Nevada mechanics lien law. Most Project Participants Have Nevada Mechanics Lien Rights Nevada mechanics lien law is especially inclusive. As long as a party provided labor… Continue reading Nevada Mechanics Lien Law: 5 Things to Know
Arizona Court of Appeals Renders Two Decisions Affecting Awards of Attorneys’ Fees in Lawsuits to Enforce Mechanics’ Liens
Jennifer R. Phillips and Nicole Sornsin – April 4, 2013 This past month, the Arizona Court of Appeals issued two decisions that could have significant implications for mechanics’ lien claimants. In Summers Group Inc. v. Tempe Mechanical, LLC, the Court of Appeals eased the burden on lien claimants who are the parties initiating an action on… Continue reading Arizona Court of Appeals Renders Two Decisions Affecting Awards of Attorneys’ Fees in Lawsuits to Enforce Mechanics’ Liens