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Seven Things to Do When an Owner Doesn’t Pay

Constructonomics

File a Mechanic’s Lien (if you can). In Pennsylvania, the law states that you cannot file a lien on a purely public entity. Also, there is a timeline to file a mechanic’s lien. In PA it’s six months from the last day you are on the project, and if this time expires, you’re lien rights are gone.

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constructionattorneyblog: illinois supplier denied mechanics lien

Construction Lawyer

« TRIAL COURT DECIDES THAT ARCHITECTS CANT BE LIABLE IN IMPLIED WARRANTY OF HABITABILITY | Main. illinois supplier denied mechanics lien. An Illinois appellate court has affirmed the trial court's summary judgment against a lumber company's mechanics lien. March 13, 2012 in litigation , mechanics liens | Permalink.

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constructionattorneyblog: Waivers of liens: fraud

Construction Lawyer

« Housing boom leads to copyright litigation increase | Main. | Waivers of liens: fraud. The Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois recently ruled that a contractor who falsified waivers of lien engaged in fraudulent conduct and his debt to the bank was non-dischargeable. mechanics liens. Categories.

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Idle Equipment not entitled to Lien in Missouri

Construction Lawyer

« Economic Loss Doctrine bars Nevada claims against Architect | Main. | » April 20, 2009. Idle Equipment not entitled to Lien in Missouri. A Missouri court has affirmed a trial court ruling in favor of a lien claimant, but at an amount reduced by the trial court to reflect the value of the idle time for the equipment.

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constructionattorneyblog: Subcontractor's Mechanics lien allowed.

Construction Lawyer

« Liability for green design | Main. 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. Funds subject to a lien waiver are required to be held by the owner in trust for the subcontractor. Francis , No.

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How a Construction-to-Permanent Loan Impacts Contractors & Lenders

Levelset

Here are the main benefits and downsides of construction-to-permanent loans and how they can streamline the financing procedure. Failing to protect lien rights. Though the rules vary by state, the lender on a construction project generally retains lien priority if the property owner defaults on the loan. Learn more.

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The 40 Best Construction Podcasts

Lets Build

The main focus of the podcast is how to balance the work and the personal life adopting the “working smarter not harder” principle. The Lien Zone. A team of construction lawyers provides knowledge about different legal issues in the construction industry such as construction and engineering contracts, mechanics’ liens, insurance.