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Louisiana’s Notice of Lease Tricks, Tips & Forms

By on June 8, 2012

Construction equipment leasing companies have a tough time in the mechanics lien world, regardless of where they are.  In some states, they don’t have any lien rights at all.  In other states, to qualify for lien rights, they must jump through hoops and distribute specialty notices. Louisiana has perhaps the most aggravating notice requirement for [...]

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Preparing A Mechanics Lien Claims Against City Construction Projects in New Orleans

By on May 7, 2012

This afternoon I came across an article from one of my favorite publications, published in my hometown: New Orleans City Business. The article is titled “Community Projects Highlight City’s Construction List,” and it predicts that “the summer months in New Orleans will be marked with a spate of public construction projects.” Specifically, between May 29th [...]

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How To Incorporate Lien Protection Into Your Credit Policy – For Material Suppliers and Equipment Rental Companies

By on July 27, 2011

To material suppliers and equipment lessors who ship thousands or millions of dollars of materials and equipment out on credit, credit policies are quite important.  One component of a credit policy too often overlooked in the construction industry is lien protection. When it comes to getting paid, filing a lien can be the most effective [...]

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Equipment Lessors in Louisiana Have A Special “Notice of Lease” Requirement – Know It Or Else

By on July 27, 2011

I practice law in Louisiana, and I had another equipment rental company call my offices last week to discuss their options in collecting a debt for some leased equipment.  Whenever I’m contacted to help collect a debt, I immediately discuss the potential client’s lien rights.  Bar none, filing a mechanic’s lien is the absolute best [...]

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FAQ: What Work Qualifies Me To File A Mechanic’s Lien?

By on May 18, 2011

Short Answer: The law varies from state-to-state on this point. The law is virtually identical in every state if you are supplying materials or providing labor to construct, repair, renovate or improve some type of building; in these circumstances, you can file a lien. However, when you are providing professional services (architect, engineer, interior design, [...]

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Who Can File Construction Liens in Wisconsin?

By on November 3, 2010

When looking at mechanic lien laws across the country, one of the critical questions any potential lien claimant must ask themselves is this:   Do I have lien rights under the applicable state law? The answer, unfortunately, can sometimes be complex.  And yes, we’ve said it before and will say it again, these laws vary greatly [...]

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