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mechanics lien
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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…
Construction Law Musings
Reminder: Title Search is Key for a Virginia Mechanic’s Lien
Originally posted 2012-04-24 17:00:17. Painted relief map of the state of Virginia. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) With the economy the way that it is, my mechanic’s lien practice (and bond claim…
Construction Law Musings
Update and Changes to DC Mechanic’s Lien Statute
Originally posted 2015-03-23 09:00:52. For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Construction Law Musings, we welcome Kavita Knowles. Kavita is a named partner in the firm Fullerton & Knowles. …
Construction Payment Blog
The Ultimate Guide to Mechanics Lien Attachments: State-by-State Rules
Attaching extra documents to a mechanics lien can make or break your filing, but the rules aren’t uniform. Some states mandate specific attachments by statute, while others merely allow or…
Construction Law Musings
PSA: Getting the First Mechanic’s Lien on a Project is a Plus
Originally posted 2020-05-20 14:20:27. As those that read this construction law blog are aware, I am a big fan of mechanic’s liens as a way to get paid. These powerful…
Iowa Real Estate & Land Use Blog
It’s Mechanics’ Lien Time
By jlandedickinsonbradshaw-com-dickinson-bradshaw
There is no question that the U.S. economy is under stress from several factors. One sector where stress is turning into distress is commercial construction. In September, Experian reported that…
BuildSmart
Texas Two-Step: Two Additional Bills from the 2025 Texas Legislative Session That Contractors Need to Know
Bradley’s BuildSmart blog provided posts earlier this summer in June and July regarding some of the recently enacted laws from the 2025 Texas legislative session affecting the construction industry in…
Commercial Case Notes
Whether the Exaggeration of a Mechanic’s Lien was Willful is a Question of Fact for a Jury
By John Lundin
On July 25, 2025, the Fourth Department issued a decision in Esperanza Mansion Group LLC v. Mehlenbacher, 2025 NY Slip Op. 04370, holding that whether the exaggeration of a mechanic’s…
Westchester Commercial Division Blog
Westchester Commercial Division Upholds Mechanic’s Liens in Massive Rye Construction Dispute
Westchester Commercial Division Justice Linda S. Jamieson issued a detailed Decision and Order in Camsan Inc. v. OPRA III LLC, Index No. 64814/2022 (and related actions), addressing multiple motions involving mechanic’s…