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Missed Your Lien Deadline – What Now?

Construction Law Monitor

True: deadlines dictate when it comes to securing your lien rights. In the construction world, there is no doubt that the deadlines for securing your lien rights are rigid and unforgiving. If you have not filed your lien by the applicable date, you have relinquished that right permanently. The “Back Door Lien”.

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Commercial Debt Collection – How Do I Collect When A Company Owes Me Money?

Construction Law Monitor

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act protects the consumer, not businesses. Most business think that when an account is overdue, then they call up a debt collection agency and the debt will be collected or its deemed bad debt. You have a pre-debt fact gathering and document filing stage, as the first phase.

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Preliminary Notice and Mechanics Lien Compliance: How?

Construction Law Monitor

Offsetting these complexities are state laws that provide subcontractors and suppliers with “mechanics lien” rights. These rights have existed in the United States since Thomas Jefferson introduced the first lien legislation more than 220 years ago. 1) Dedicate Your Company To Mechanics Lien Compliance.

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constructionattorneyblog: Waivers of liens: fraud

Construction Lawyer

Only a knowledgeable attorney can apply the information here to your particular matter, taking into account the laws of your jurisdiction. Waivers of liens: fraud. Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Waivers of liens: fraud : Recent Posts. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY.

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constructionattorneyblog: Subcontractor's Mechanics lien allowed.

Construction Lawyer

Only a knowledgeable attorney can apply the information here to your particular matter, taking into account the laws of your jurisdiction. Subcontractors Mechanics lien allowed where bank seized generals funds. 107108 (May 21, 2009), has ruled in favor of the subcontractor in enforcing a mechanics lien. University of St.

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Attorney Demand Letter – Will It Get You Paid?

Construction Law Monitor

Getting Your Account Paid Means Prioritizing Your Invoice With Your Customer. If you’re going to turn a non-paying account into a paying account, you must first ask why the customer isn’t paying. You can also file a mechanics lien to bridge the gap. Construction Liens: Are There Any Downsides?

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What is PACE Financing and Is It Doomed?

Construction Law Monitor

Well, PACE loans create a lien against properties similar to a tax lien, meaning that the lien has priority over all other debts (including mortgages). The post discussed a report published by NPR saying that green building accounts for 33% of new construction in the United States. Think Again.

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