Claims Industrial Legal Lien 
Building Radar
AUGUST 8, 2024
A mechanic’s lien is a legal claim against a property for unpaid work or materials provided during construction or renovation. What is a Mechanic’s Lien? What is a Mechanic’s Lien? If the property owner fails to resolve the lien, the lienholder may seek foreclosure to recover the owed amount.
Levelset
JULY 5, 2022
If you receive a notice that a lien has been filed on your property, you may wonder how it will affect your credit score and your ability to borrow money or get credit. Mechanics liens are different from other collection instruments, so they are treated differently when it comes to reporting on your credit history. What is a lien?
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Best Practices Construction Law
DECEMBER 18, 2019
As a construction litigation attorney, the “claim” is often about telling the story of a breach of contract, or failed expectations, or unforeseen delays, all through the testimony of individuals or the introduction of documents. In a recent case, Wollaston Industries v. Ciccone d/b/a Ciccone Door Services, (U.S.D.C.
Building Radar
JULY 30, 2024
In the construction industry, the term “substantial completion” plays a crucial role in defining when a project is considered complete from a legal and practical standpoint. It often triggers various contractual and legal obligations, such as final payments and the start of warranties.
Best Practices Construction Law
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
The new statute, signed into in May 2018, immediately created a cause of action providing for remedies for the successful challenge of the validity of a lien against a property. 4) Any actual damages incurred by the owner. 4) Any actual damages incurred by the owner.
Levelset
JUNE 3, 2022
Contractors on public projects aren’t allowed to file mechanics liens when payment problems arise, as both the federal and state governments explicitly prohibit private entities from claiming an interest in public property. Washington State bond claim laws. Download a Washington State Notice to Contractor form.
Fieldwire
AUGUST 14, 2023
Construction is one of the hardest industries to manage cash flow in, with contractors often facing large up-front costs and frequent, long delays between expenses and payment. The industry’s retainage practices throw another wrinkle into the process. Mechanics lien laws have specific deadlines that contractors must follow.
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