Mechanics Lien news:

Filing a mechanics lien is the best tool for subcontractors and suppliers to ensure payment and to recover unpaid sums. So why would a creditor release a lien? Typically liens are...

Hawaii is just like its mainland counterparts when it comes to lien laws- filing can be both complex and expensive. Here, a project in Hawaii says aloha to mechanics liens...

In many states, filing a fraudulent mechanics lien can result in a hefty amount of damages coming your way. The reason many states allow such damages to be awarded is...

Notice requirements can make or break a mechanics lien, depending on the jurisdiction your in. Content, timing, delivery. Each state has their own requirements for you to follow concerning different...

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 order to qualify for a mechanics lien, a construction party must furnish labor and/or materials in the improvement of property. One issue many parties face is the varying definitions...

Priority battles can sometimes turn into a nightmare for mechanics lien holders. In many cases, a mortgage lender may have priority over a mechanics lien. Why? Most jurisdictions will give...