Connecticut general contractors should take note - when working on home improvement jobs, very specific (and very strict) requirements will apply. If not followed, a contractor could lose their right...
New legislation in Maryland will heap more liability onto general contractors. Come October, SB 853 will hold Maryland general contractors liable for their subcontractors' failure to make wage and hour...
Iowa lien laws were just amended again - now, preliminary notice will be required on public projects, and reducing the amount of a lien claim will be much easier.
A Louisiana roofer went unpaid, so he took the roof back...then he was arrested. Leveraging mechanics lien rights would have been a much better option.
Even though the legislation went into effect a few short months ago, AB 1701 changes may already be on the way. The New AB 1565 proposes to delete a provision...
On California public projects, prompt payment and retainage laws create penalties for slow paying contractors. With the passing of AB 1223, subs and suppliers can better enforce their right to...
Unlicensed Florida contractors and subcontractors can't file mechanics liens when licensure is required. That may sounds like a raw deal, but it get's worse - their contracts will also be...
Recently, liens were filed against an Amazon project in New York. Mechanics liens against major projects or big brands rarely make it to foreclosure, but they remain an effective tool.
A recent Louisiana case helps make it clear - Louisiana bond claims won't be stopped by pay if paid provisions, regardless of whether the project is public or private.
Due to payment disputes, a mechanics lien has been filed against Nike's headquarters expansion project. Other disputes are also at hand.