Topic
mechanics lien
403 published works
BuildSmart
Lien on Me, Washington, D.C.
By Lee-Ann C. Brown, John Mark Goodman
In our companion posts, we looked at the quirks that make Virginia's and Maryland's mechanic's lien laws unique. Cross the river again into Washington, D.C., and you land in a…
NH Construction Law
#161: Is a Mechanic’s Lien Safe from Bankruptcy Preference Attack?
Several years ago I blogged (# 19) on the ability of a bankruptcy trustee to recapture payments made to a creditor within 90 days prior to a bankruptcy filing—a so-called…
Colorado Construction Litigation
You Filed a Mechanic’s Lien. Then You Discovered a Mistake. Now What?
By Adam Hall
Recording a mechanic’s lien is an important tool for Colorado contractors seeking payment for labor, materials, and services furnished on construction projects. But what happens when a contractor records a…
Colorado Construction Litigation
Colorado’s New Mechanic’s Lien Law: Bigger Claims, Stronger Protections, and New Risks for Owners and Contractors
By David McLain
On April 6, 2026, the same day that the Colorado Supreme Court issued its decision in Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction Company, LLC v. Regional Rail Partners, Governor Jared Polis signed…
BuildSmart
Lien on Me: Quirks That Make Virginia’s Mechanic’s Lien Law One of a Kind
By Lee-Ann C. Brown, John Mark Goodman
Every state gives contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers some form of lien right when they aren't paid for work that improves real property. But Virginia's version of this tool stands out…
Construction Payment Blog
Incorrect Furnishing Dates Can Kill North Carolina Lien Rights
Working in construction means juggling a million things at once. Between managing crews, chasing down materials, and dealing with demanding owners, your paperwork can sometimes take a back seat. But…
Construction Payment Blog
Timing is Everything: Navigating the New USPS Postmark Reality
In the world of mechanics lien and bond claim law, deadlines are famously unforgiving. For subcontractors and suppliers, missing a notice deadline, even by a single day, can cause valuable…
Florida Construction Law Blog
What is a mechanic’s lien?
Construction projects rely on trust, timing and a steady cash flow to keep everything moving forward. When payments stall or disputes arise, that balance can quickly break down. For contractors…
The Construction Seyt
Georgia HB 676: A Bill Property Owners and Contractors Should Watch
Property owners, contractors, and others dealing with mechanics and materialmen’s liens in Georgia should keep an eye on HB 676, which is currently making its way through the Georgia General…
Construction Law Musings
An Couple of Mechanic’s Lien Bills in VA
Well, its that time of year again, the Virginia General Assembly is in session and looking to make changes to all kinds of things here in the Commonwealth. While most…