This week’s question comes to us from a materials supplier. Sometimes, the line between what’s contractually a separate job and what’s an addition to an existing one is difficult to...
Football fans and contractors rejoice: New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that state officials reached a deal with the NFL’s Buffalo Bills to build a $1.4 billion stadium in Buffalo...
Lien rights for design professionals (such as architects and engineers) in Ohio are severely limited. They deprive such professionals of the statutory protections afforded to other project participants such as...
Mechanics lien rights are hands down the best way for contractors to protect themselves when faced with nonpayment. Given how powerful lien rights are, contractors should be sure that they...
Texas lien laws are notoriously complicated in comparison to other states. However, some simplification is on the horizon. The Governor of Texas just recently signed House Bill-2237 into law, which...
Generally, most parties who provide labor and/or materials to a construction project are entitled to lien rights. However, the classes of protected parties are limited in a majority of states...
Getting paid on construction projects is inherently more difficult than it should be. This is why mechanics lien rights were invented in the first place! Before accepting any project, it’s...
The mechanics lien process is an invaluable resource for contractors and suppliers to get paid in the construction industry. Because this remedy is so powerful, most states will interpret and...
Anyone working in the construction industry should be familiar with mechanics liens. They are a powerful tool to ensure you get paid what you’ve earned on a project. Not only...
In the construction industry, a mechanics lien is by far the best option for contractors to get paid the money they’ve earned. Each state has its own rules and requirements...