Mechanics liens and leased property have an interesting dynamic. Depending on a state's laws, and depending on the property lessor's role in the improvement, the project property may or may...
Martin Scorsese is publicly battling a mechanics lien filed against his New York home after his contractor failed to make payments.
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.
Legislation is in place to protect against a willfully exaggerated New York lien, but a dispute over the amount will have to wait until trial.
In a recent decision, a court determined that the deadline for New York public improvement liens might be controlled by the contract. The court allowed a claimant to refile a...
Notice requirements for construction payment claims can make or break a party’s attempt at recovery. Sometimes notice requirements are relaxed, such as this claim under Tennessee Prompt Payment statutes. Other times...
Working on a public project poses both benefits and drawbacks. On one hand, a contractor working with a government agency can expect a reliable property owner and some assurance of...
Three New York liens on a public project are calling for over $2.2M in payment. The liens very well could be a result of the uncollaborative payment system in the construction industry....
Everyone in the construction industry struggles to get paid at some point. The most basic tip to ensure payment is to put the contract in writing. An oral contract might not...
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...