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When a lien is bonded off on a construction project in Virginia, the claimant must make a separate claim against the bond. As one subcontractor discovered, it’s important to name...

Securing your rights when it comes to payment on construction projects is crucial. No one accepts a job expecting trouble, but prudent contractors will be proactive and secure their rights...

Those wishing to secure, perfect, and enforce their lien rights need to be extremely cautious when it comes to adhering to all the rules, requirements, and deadlines to ensure they...

The mechanics lien process is an invaluable resource for contractors and suppliers to get paid in the construction industry. Because this remedy is so powerful, most states will interpret and...

A seemingly innocent amendment to Indiana law has created additional requirements for recording documents. The change specifically affects documents relating to real property, including deeds and — more importantly for...

After sitting on Governor Brian Kemp’s desk for over a month now, Senate Bill 315 aimed at amending the laws governing Georgia’s lien waiver rules have finally been enacted. This...

A mechanics lien is the single most powerful tool for recovering payment in the construction industry. But securing, perfecting, and enforcing your lien rights can be a tedious task. Attention...

Terminating a contractor on a construction project is a drastic step. Most construction contracts, particularly public works contracts, will have provisions concerning the steps, notices, and the right to cure...

Securing your mechanics lien rights in Florida is no simple task. It involves specific notices, forms, and deadlines that must be met. Even the seemingly simple aspects of the lien...

Sending a preliminary notice is a crucial step to securing your mechanics lien rights in most states. If required, these notice requirements need to be followed closely, any misstep could...