Liens represent one of the primary mechanisms by which contractors, subcontractors, and other downstream parties secure payment rights under a construction contract. When utilized properly, filing a ...

I am often approached by contractors who wish to file a construction lien regarding either a residential or a commercial project. It is not atypical for many of these contractors to believe that ...

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A lien is legal claim against a business's property or assets. A lien gives a creditor security interest in business property until the lien is released. Laws vary by state, but a creditor can ...

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Q: How can I find out if there is a lien on my property? A painter painted the house, but he never came back to paint over some spots he missed. He also did not come back to collect the rest of his ...

Georgia’s lien law is very strict and complicated, and failure to comply with the rules and the many steps along the way can result in claims being waived or extinguished. Here are some of the very ...

On Feb. 11, Division One of the Washington Court of Appeals issued an opinion in the case of Woodley v. Style Corp. d/b/a Servpro of Shoreline/Woodinville, providing guidance regarding the scope of ...

Contractors and subcontractors have a powerful tool under Minnesota law to ensure that they will be paid: filing a mechanic’s lien. But filing liens can be tricky; if done improperly, the contractor ...