As of October 22, 2020, four unpaid construction work claims worth $8 million have been filed against Denver-based real estate developer Colorado Homes, LLC at a housing development known as...
On construction projects, the practice of withholding retainage is controversial. Many states have begun to pass legislation regulating the retainage practices on both public and private construction projects. In the...
The COVID-19 pandemic has been upending construction projects around the country, suspending them or forcing them to shut down. If you’re working on a project that’s experienced this, be sure...
A new bill has been introduced in the Colorado legislature this month under the name SB 20-138. This bill will potentially amend the current statute of repose for claim regarding construction...
Recent legislation drastically changed the Colorado payment bond requirements. These bonds will now be required for P3 projects.
It’s beginning to feel like the widespread legalization of marijuana is inevitable. While marijuana is still an illegal substance under federal law, several states have decided to legalize cannabis. Effectively,...
As we have discussed before, knowing your deadline to file a mechanics lien requires knowing when the clock starts. This date is often referred to as the substantial completion date or project...
Mechanics lien laws are complex. While material suppliers typically have the right to file a lien in case they’re not paid, there are often exceptions. Generally, a supplier only has...
The Lien blog recently posted about an interesting New York mechanics lien case in which the court refused to invalidate a mechanics lien until it had “credible evidence” that the...
Filing a mechanics lien means you’re placing an encumbrance against a specific piece of property. That encumbrance is recorded in a county’s property records, and so it is fundamental that...