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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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The Utah Preconstruction Lien Process Explained

Levelset

Many Utah contractors are familiar with the construction lien process to secure payment for work or materials used in a building project. Utah actually gives them a similar payment tool, known as a preconstruction lien. However, the steps to claim one differ from the standard construction lien process. Preconstruction liens v.

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Mechanics Lien and Bond Claims Best Practices

Best Practices Construction Law

He is the founder of Zlien.com , a national mechanics lien filing and compliance management service. Scott writes the Construction Lien Blog , which analyzes construction lien laws and regulations across the nation. Understand What Type of “Lien” Is Available. I hope you enjoy. + + + + + + + + + + + +.

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Pennsylvania Appellate Court Clarifies Recovery and Service Requirements of Mechanics’ Lien Law

Constructlaw

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania concluded 2023 by issuing two opinions that clarify (1) the costs recoverable under the Lien Law and (2) the requirements for perfecting service of a lien claim. The trial court sustained the preliminary objections and dismissed the lien. Second, in Belfor Prop. Restoration v.

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Can Restoration & Remediation Contractors File a Mechanics Lien?

Levelset

The variety of services they provide can create a lot of confusion around their right to file a mechanics lien if they don’t get paid. In an attempt to make things clearer, let’s look at what type of work restoration and remediation contractors can file a lien for — and what type of work is less likely to be protected.

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Court Holds That Temporary Labor Company Not a “Subcontractor” For Lien Purposes

Best Practices Construction Law

Well, the Court of Civil Appeals of Oklahoma recently held that “furnishing labor is not the same as performing labor” for purposes of filing a mechanic’s lien. The temporary staffing company then executed and filed a materialmen’s lien. The contract does not refer to a particular project.

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constructionattorneyblog: illinois supplier denied mechanics lien

Construction Lawyer

All references to "Sabo & Zahn" refer to Sabo & Zahn LLC. illinois supplier denied mechanics lien. An Illinois appellate court has affirmed the trial court's summary judgment against a lumber company's mechanics lien. Hillside filed a counterclaim to foreclose its mechanics lien. mechanics liens.

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