About Paul Rahn
Paul Rahn is a partner at Robertson Hollingsworth Manos & Rahn where he has practiced law continuously since 1998. He focuses in the areas of commercial,
construction, real estate litigation and arbitration and community association law as well as counseling clients in contract negotiation and other transactions.
Mr. Rahn’s clients include owners, contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, sureties, homeowners associations, cooperatives and condominiums,
and other businesses as well as individuals.
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construction, real estate litigation and arbitration and community association law as well as counseling clients in contract negotiation and other transactions.
Mr. Rahn’s clients include owners, contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, sureties, homeowners associations, cooperatives and condominiums,
and other businesses as well as individuals.
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Paul Rahn's Recent Answers
Jan 30, 2023
Jan 30, 2023
From Carole teague
South CarolinaPartner at Robertson Hollingsworth Manos & Rahn, LLC
The critical date is the last day you supplied material to the project. Material that is earmarked for the Project but hasn't actually been supplied is not
included in a mechanic's lien. The deadline to record and serve the lien is 90 days from the last date of supply of material. Please reach out if you have
further questions.
included in a mechanic's lien. The deadline to record and serve the lien is 90 days from the last date of supply of material. Please reach out if you have
further questions.
Mar 30, 2023
Mar 30, 2023
From Mark Scholz
South CarolinaPartner at Robertson Hollingsworth Manos & Rahn, LLC
It is hard to say without knowing all of the details which include the terms and conditions of your contract but as long as you aren't signing a lien waiver or
satisfaction and the check isn't marked "payment in full" or isn't accompanied by something saying that is all they are paying you there is a good chance you
can accept the payment without much risk. Having said that, the devil is in the details and we are happy to discuss the facts of your particular situSee More...
satisfaction and the check isn't marked "payment in full" or isn't accompanied by something saying that is all they are paying you there is a good chance you
can accept the payment without much risk. Having said that, the devil is in the details and we are happy to discuss the facts of your particular situSee More...
Feb 24, 2023
From an Anonymous Contractor
South CarolinaPartner at Robertson Hollingsworth Manos & Rahn, LLC
In most instances in South Carolina, the manner in which retainage is released (or held) is defined by the terms of a contract between the parties. With the
exception of public projects (those performed for governmental entities) retainage is whatever the parties agreed to when contracting. Having said that,
Subcontractors have a right to be paid within a reasonable time and your right to file a lien is still subject to the 90 day time limit from the last datSee More...
exception of public projects (those performed for governmental entities) retainage is whatever the parties agreed to when contracting. Having said that,
Subcontractors have a right to be paid within a reasonable time and your right to file a lien is still subject to the 90 day time limit from the last datSee More...
Nov 3, 2021
From PAULA ALBAN
South CarolinaPartner at Robertson Hollingsworth Manos & Rahn, LLC
The answer to your question depends on the specific wording of the contract but note that North Carolina has an anti-venue shifting statute North Carolina.
A provision in any construction contract is void and against public policy if it makes the contract, subcontract, or purchase order subject to the laws of
another state, or provides that the exclusive forum for any litigation, arbitration, or other dispute resolution process is located in another state. N.See More...
A provision in any construction contract is void and against public policy if it makes the contract, subcontract, or purchase order subject to the laws of
another state, or provides that the exclusive forum for any litigation, arbitration, or other dispute resolution process is located in another state. N.See More...
Jan 31, 2023
Jan 31, 2023
From Risk Management
South CarolinaPartner at Robertson Hollingsworth Manos & Rahn, LLC
Your issue is an interesting one as the terminated sub is probably not going to voluntarily sign a deductive change order or lien waiver. If the last date of
supply of labor or material for that subcontractor is more than 90 days ago (in South Carolina) then the sub has no basis to file a mechanic's lien as their
rights have expired. You could therefore advise the GC of this and request they issue payment. Alternatively, you could ask the GC to pay you whSee More...
supply of labor or material for that subcontractor is more than 90 days ago (in South Carolina) then the sub has no basis to file a mechanic's lien as their
rights have expired. You could therefore advise the GC of this and request they issue payment. Alternatively, you could ask the GC to pay you whSee More...
Liens filed by Robertson Hollingsworth Manos & Rahn, LLC
Below you can find a list of recent liens filed by Robertson Hollingsworth Manos & Rahn, LLC on behalf of their construction clients.
Filed for
Address
Amount
Date
Kieffer Starlite
9060 OLD NUMBER SIX HWY , SANTEE, SC 29142
$21,400
Sep 2, 2020
Details
Location
Charleston, SC
Years of Experience
28
Licenses
South Carolina