The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) was created in 1938 to establish a minimum wage, a forty-hour workweek, and to prohibit child labor. In addition, the FLSA concluded that certain...
With a name like "mechanics lien," it would be easy to think that these liens are specifically designed to protect car mechanics. However, despite the name, mechanics do not file...
The construction industry brings unique challenges to contractors and subcontractors when it comes to credit management. Extending credit on large-scale construction projects can be risky, as projects require a large...
What is a Partial Release of Lien? A partial release of lien reduces the amount claimed to be owed with regard to a recorded mechanics lien. Typical lien releases cancel...
A Preliminary 20 Day Notice is a document sent by subcontractors, suppliers, and other construction parties to the property owner and/or general contractor to inform them of their involvement on...
Whether you need a written contract to be eligible for a mechanics lien depends on the state where you're located. Learn your state's requirements in this article.
Does your state require mechanics liens to be notarized? The answer is: it depends on the state. Read on for a comprehensive, state-by-state guide covering notarization requirements for mechanics lien...
If you're reading this, then chances are you are somehow involved in the construction industry which is not necessarily known for its early adoption of new (any?) technology. Sure, construction...
Lien rights exist in all 50 states to help contractors, suppliers, and other parties who work on construction projects get paid. There is always risk associated with performing work on...
An artisan's lien (or artisans lien) is a regular mechanics lien that’s used by a design professional to secure their payment rights on a construction project or job. A design...