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In Massachusetts, like almost every state, a bond claimant on a public works project must notify a general contractor by certified mail of the bond claim. This notice is mandated...

Attorneys fees are an important aspect of mechanics lien statutes. Many state lien statutes allow for the recovering of attorneys fees to prevent owners and general contractors from gaining all...

When a mechanics lien is filed and the lien claimant moves to enforce that lien in court, the owner or other parties of interest have the opportunity to discharge this...

Meeting deadlines can make or break a contractor when dealing with mechanics liens. Every state has different deadlines that must be met when it comes to notices and filings, but...

Mechanics liens are rather simple. Generally, if you contribute to the improvement of property, you are entitled to a mechanics lien on the property. The lien gives you an ownership...

In April 2015, we wrote an article about the split in California concerning what constitutes a “good faith dispute” when dealing with retention and prompt payment. Since then, the split...

Privity of contract is a simple concept. One must possess privity in order to sue another party for contract-related damages… usually. The basic concept of privity essentially means that if...

“They told me to do it.” “It’s not my fault.” Things we have all said at least once in our lives. Unfortunately, statements like this carry little-to-no weight in a...

Every state is has different laws pertaining to waiving rights, claims, and lien waivers. For example, twelve states require that a statutory form must be followed in order for lien rights...

Notices are annoying. We all know it. Having to consistently keep up with deadlines and requirements is a burden. In some states, it is downright exhausting, but there is a...