David K. Taylor | BuildSmart | June 13, 2019 Whether you are the owner or the general contractor, dealing with mechanic’s liens filed by subcontractors or suppliers can be frustrating and, in some cases, present the very real threat of having to pay twice for work or materials. Most, if not all, states’ lien laws… Continue reading Creative Legislative Solutions To Bond Off Mechanic’s Liens
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With VA Mechanic’s Liens Sometimes “Substantial Compliance” is Enough (But Don’t Count on it)
Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings | September 3, 2018 Virginia mechanic’s liens are a powerful and tricky beast that in most cases require absolute precision in their preparation. However, an interesting opinion recently came out of the Virginia Supreme Court that may provide a bit of a “safe harbor” from the total form over function nature of a… Continue reading With VA Mechanic’s Liens Sometimes “Substantial Compliance” is Enough (But Don’t Count on it)
Stop Notices and Mechanic’s Liens: Construction Lenders’ Nightmares
John L. Hosack, Esq. and Jason e. Goldstein, Esq. | Buchalter Nemer | February 2016 I. Introduction Historically low interest rates have led to the substantial growth in real estate lending, especially construction lending. Unfortunately, the lead article in the Business Section of the January 28, 2016, issue of the Los Angeles Time was “Fears… Continue reading Stop Notices and Mechanic’s Liens: Construction Lenders’ Nightmares