Filing a mechanic’s or materialmen’s lien is often the best way contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers can ensure payment for their work or materials when disputes or payment issues arise. However, Arkansas law sets out precise steps, deadlines, and requirements that must be followed to properly and legally file a lien in the state. Missing […]
If you’re a contractor in California, you already know how crucial it is to get paid for your work. A mechanics and materialmen’s lien is a powerful tool that ensures you receive timely payment for labor and materials provided on a construction project. But here’s the catch—filing one correctly in California requires you to follow […]
As I have said before, knowing your mechanics lien rights is essential to securing your right to be paid in the construction industry. Every state has different rules that need to be followed to have a valid mechanics lien. This blog article will address the steps that need to be followed to have a valid […]
The general rule when it comes to public entities (city, state, and federal governments) is that they are immune from being sued or having any legal action taken against them. This concept is known as governmental immunity, and it applies to the idea of governmental immunity, which applies to liens as well. If you are […]
The number one rule in collecting the money you are owed in the construction industry is knowing your lien rights. Having a valid lien means the amount you are owed is secured by an interest in the property you improved. This blog article will go over the steps you need to take to have a […]
Recently, I wrote a legal memorandum for a client requesting information about Texas lien waivers. This is great information for anyone working on a construction project in Texas. See below the redacted version of that legal memorandum. CLIENT signs lien waivers as part of its business operations; CLIENT receives constant requests to sign lien waiver […]
I know that I am always talking about the importance of filing a lien if you are unpaid for labor or materials supplied to a construction project. Liens are the best protection when a contractor or material supplier is not paid. The thing to remember is that the steps to be taken to have a […]
Did you know that your lien rights differ from state to state? It’s an important nuance to understand because filing an invalid lien can have a lot of implications. The consequences vary case by case, but a few things that could happen if you file an invalid lien are: So when it comes to liens, […]
I know that I am always talking about the importance of filing a lien if you are unpaid for labor or materials supplied to a construction project. Liens are the best protection when a contractor or material supplier is not paid. The thing to remember is that the steps to be taken to have a […]
When working as a contractor, subcontractor, or supplier in Alabama, securing payment for your labor or materials can be a concern. A mechanic’s and materialman’s lien is a powerful tool that can help ensure you get paid for your work or materials by placing a legal claim against the property you improved. However, to enforce […]
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