Scott Wolfe, Jr. – November 12, 2012 If unpaid on a construction project filing a mechanics lien is a best-practice, as mechanic liens are usually successful at getting construction debts paid. In fact, based on a survey we conducted last year, over 64% of mechanic liens are paid within just 90 days of filing without any further legal or… Continue reading Can You File A Mechanics Lien Foreclosure Lawsuit Without An Attorney?
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Construction Attorney or A Lien Service? The Pros and Cons
Scott Wolfe Jr. – October 23, 2012 The question of whether to hire an attorney or a service like Zlien to manage your mechanics lien compliance or file a mechanics lien is a controversial and complicated one. As the CEO of Zlien, a non-law firm, legal document preparation company, and a licensed construction attorney with… Continue reading Construction Attorney or A Lien Service? The Pros and Cons
Avoiding Mechanics’ Liens – a Checklist for Owners
Paul M. Macon, David L. Orwick, Katherine H. Jones, Walter D. Cupkovic and Jack L. Parrino – September 25, 2012 Owners of construction projects, and their lenders, are frequently anxious about the prospect of mechanics’ liens being filed against their property. Whether filed during the course of construction or afterwards, these actions can be distressing… Continue reading Avoiding Mechanics’ Liens – a Checklist for Owners
General Condition Costs are not Lienable
Kirk D. Johnston – October 5, 2012 On private construction projects, contractors ordinarily have the right to file a mechanic’s or materialman’s lien under applicable state law to collect unpaid sums due on a construction contract. However, on July 11, 2012, the Georgia Court of Appeals ruled in 182 Tenth, LLC v. Manhattan Construction Company (2012 WL… Continue reading General Condition Costs are not Lienable
Are you Ready for the Changes in California’s Mechanics Lien Law?
Jeffrey A. Sykes – June 15, 2012 Question: What is “mechanics lien law,” what is it based on and where is it found? Answer: Mechanics lien law is intended to protect those unpaid for improvements to real property against the owner’s unjust enrichment and consists of a series of statutes that provide remedies with regard to payment… Continue reading Are you Ready for the Changes in California’s Mechanics Lien Law?