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Iowa Mechanics Lien Law: 5 Things to Know

By on May 24, 2013

Filing a mechanics lien in Iowa is easy with the right resources. Check out Zlien’s “5 things to know” and let us help you get paid! Iowa Mechanics Lien Coverage Is Fairly Broad Iowa mechanics lien law statutes allows for broad coverage, including any party who performed any labor on “any building or land for [...]

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Minnesota Mechanics Liens: Priority and Relation-Back

By on May 23, 2013

Many states allow a mechanics lien to relate back to the beginning of the project for purposes of establishing priority. The hard part is determining what constitutes the beginning of the project. After much litigation, the Minnesota Supreme Court may provide some guidance on how to define “one continuous project”. Minnesota’s “Relation-Back” Doctrine Regarding Mechanics [...]

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Idaho Mechanics Lien Law: 5 Things to Know

By on May 21, 2013

Filing a mechanics lien has the tendency to be complicated as the laws are different from state to state. However, don’t let the fine print be the reason you don’t get paid. Check out the “5 things to know” about Idaho mechanics lien law below before filing. Idaho Mechanics Lien Law is Friendly to Contractors [...]

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Arizona Preliminary Notices: The Basics

By on May 20, 2013

Those who provide labor and/or materials on a private construction projects in Arizona are required to send a preliminary notice at the beginning of their participation in the project. Failure to provide this preliminary notice may result in the loss of their right to later file a mechanics lien if they remain unpaid. Who Should [...]

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Nevada Mechanics Liens: What’s the Real Lien Deadline?

By on May 20, 2013

Sometimes, it seems like I am constantly discussing deadlines. There’s a good reason for that, though. The importance of monitoring and complying with the statutory deadlines cannot be overstated. It is crucial that the time period in which a lien can be filed is not allowed to slip by unnoticed. If it does, the ability [...]

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New Mexico Mechanics Lien Law: 5 Things to Know

By on May 19, 2013

Sometimes mechanics lien law can be tricky to understand. If you are interested in learning a little bit more about how to file a New Mexico mechanics lien, you might want to check out some of the most important “5 things to know.” Contractors Must Be Licensed to File a Valid New Mexico Mechanics Lien [...]

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Louisiana Mechanics Lien Law: 5 Things to Know

By on May 18, 2013

Thinking about filing a Louisiana mechanics lien? Look no further, here are “5 things to know” that will help you hit the ground running! Louisiana Mechanics Lien Protection Extends To Many Project Participants Louisiana mechanics lien law extends protection to many different parties. Not only are general contractors and subcontractors able to file a mechanics [...]

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Nevada Mechanics Lien Law: 5 Things to Know

By on May 17, 2013

Nevada mechanics lien law can get complicated. This post will point you in the right direction with “5 things to know” about Nevada mechanics lien law. Most Project Participants Have Nevada Mechanics Lien Rights Nevada mechanics lien law is especially inclusive. As long as a party provided labor and/or materials worth $500 or more, they [...]

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Indiana Mechanics Lien Law: 5 Things to Know

By on May 16, 2013

Suppliers to Suppliers Do Not Have Indiana Mechanics Lien Rights Contractors, subcontractors, suppliers to prime or sub contractors, laborers, and equipment lessors are all eligible to file an Indiana mechanics lien. Unfortunately, though, as is the case in many states, suppliers to suppliers do not have mechanics lien rights in Indiana. Deadline to File Indiana [...]

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Kentucky Mechanics Lien Law: 5 Things to Know

By on May 14, 2013

Interested in filing a mechanics lien in Kentucky? You might want to read up on Zlien’s “5 things” before getting started! Suppliers to Suppliers Do Not Have Lien Rights – Most Others Do In Kentucky, the only project participants without mechanics lien rights are suppliers to suppliers. This means that prime contractors, subcontractors, sub-subcontractors, material [...]

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Delaware Mechanics Lien Law: 5 Things to Know

By on May 10, 2013

Delaware Mechanics Lien Law Provides Fairly Broad Protection Delaware mechanics lien law states that project participants that have contributed services or materials to the improvement of a property (including repair and alteration) may file a Statement of Claim for any amount over $25. Work “in plumbing, gas fitting, paper hanging, paving, placing iron works and [...]

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