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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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Notice to Owner: Florida Court Provides Some Clarification

By on May 17, 2013

Ownership of a property can change frequently, and those transfers of ownership can happen before, during, or after construction. This can cause serious headaches in states, like Florida, in which some parties are required to send a notice to owner prior to filing a valid lien. Is a subcontractor or supplier on a Florida project [...]

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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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Unlicensed Contractor?: Depending on the State, You May be Working for Free

By on May 16, 2013

Before a mechanics lien can properly attach to property and provide security for the lien claimant, several questions need to be asked: Did the lien claimant do the work? Does the work performed by the lien claimant give rise to mechanics lien protection under the laws of the particular state? Did the lien claimant comply [...]

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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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Massachusetts Mechanics Lien Law: 5 Things to Know

By on May 15, 2013

Having trouble filing a Massachusetts mechanics lien? Or maybe you just don’t know where to start? Let the “5 things to know” below help you get started and get paid! Participants Contributing to the Improvement of Property Have Massachusetts Mechanics Lien Rights Project participants that furnish labor and or materials to the construction, alteration, repair, [...]

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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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Illinois Mechanics Lien Law: 5 Things to Know

By on May 13, 2013

Filing a mechanics lien in Illinois can be Tricky. Fortunately, the “5 things to know” below can help get you started. There is Some Tension about Who Qualifies to File a Mechanics Lien in Illinois Both original contractors (contractors in direct contract with the property owner such – as architects, engineers, construction managers and laborers) [...]

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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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Assessment Liens: An Overview of Different Schemes

By on May 7, 2013

  Liens for past-due assessments are a condominium, or other HOA, association’s most potent tool for getting paid. Just like a mechanics lien, an assessment lien secures the debt owed with property that can be foreclosed upon in the event of non-payment. Also similar to mechanics liens, the particular statutory requirements in order to create [...]

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