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The Strict Nature of Virginia Lien Apportionment Rules

By on August 29, 2012

This is a guest post from our friend Christopher Hill of the Construction Law Musings blog. Christopher is a construction attorney in Virginia who has contributed to the Lien Blog in the past. We follow his blog closely to keep up to date on mechanics lien law in Virginia and are honored to have him [...]

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Florida Notice To Owner: Exceptions To The Requirement

By on June 25, 2012

Generally speaking, when working on a private construction project in Florida, you must deliver a “Notice To Owner” to preserve your mechanics lien rights. Like any law, there are exceptions.  This post reviews the rule, the exceptions and some best practices for your company. Explaining Florida’s Notice To Owner Requirement Many states have preliminary notice [...]

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Minnesota Courts Give Mixed Signals On Whether “Site Work” Constitutes Lienable Services

By on July 13, 2011

Filing a mechanic’s lien is a right only provided to certain parties working on a construction project. I’m frequently asked about whether a specific party’s work qualifies them to file a mechanic’s lien, and in fact, have created a “FAQ” post on the topic.  The short answer is  it entirely depends on the state’s lien [...]

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Important Mechanic’s Lien Decision & Bill In Pennsylvania

By on June 28, 2011

There was some exciting developments in Pennsylvania’s mechanic’s lien laws last week, as the Superior Court issued an opinion about whether “site work” qualifies for mechanic lien rights and the House Labor & Industry Committee considered a bill that would reduce the lien period and require additional notices.  The two actions are unrelated, but both [...]

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