The Effectiveness and Strength of Construction Liens
On June 12, 2008
By Scott Wolfe Jr
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Andrea Goldman, a construction attorney in Massachusetts, recently placed an interesting post about the strengths of construction liens on her blog, “Home Contractor vs. Homeowner.”
While the article specifically discusses mechanic’s liens in Massachusetts, the points ring true about liens across the United States:
- Liens are less costly than filing suit;
- Liens are a very effective means of pursuing payment;
- Liens prevent progress payments for new construction projects, prevent the sale of property, and force others to come to the table to try and settle the dispute;
- Even improperly filed liens require the other party to spend legal fees to file an action seeking the dissolution of the instrument.
To read Ms. Goldman’s article, click on this link:
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- What You Need to Know About Liens
- Three Reasons Why Its Critical To Lien
- A Cure for Construction Litigation: Proactive Thinking Before You Get Started
- What Subs Should Know about Liens
Tags: Lien Filing, Mechanics Lien, Why Lien / 1 Comment
About the Author: Scott Wolfe Jr
Scott is the founder of Zlien, a nationwide mechanics lien and preliminary notice filing service. Zlien publishes the Construction Lien Blog, and has done so since 2007. Scott has been a leading contributor and author on the blog since it's initial publication. Scott is also the founder of Wolfe Law Group, a construction law firm that practices along the West Coast and in Louisiana. He lives in New Orleans, LA, where he was born and raised.
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