You’ve learned the power of filing liens against an owner’s property to protect your right to be paid on construction jobs. There is, however, another action you can perform in a few states that also will help get you the … Read More
The Importance of Dispute Resolution in Construction
You want the best outcome for every construction job you work on. You plan out your work, review the job specifications closely and discuss expectations with the client. Finally, you go ahead and apply your experience and expertise to make … Read More
The Little Miller Act: What is it and How is it Relevant to Your Projects?
Construction Services for The Federal Government and State Level Public Projects You likely know what the Miller Act is if you’ve ever performed construction services for the federal government. You’ve likely also run into what’s known as the Little Miller … Read More
Monthly Lien Law Update for May
Arizona Expands Mechanics’ Lien Rights 10% Current Arizona law requires subcontractors provide a preliminary notice of right to file lien to the owner, prime contractor, construction lender, and the person you’ve contracted within 20 days of first performing work or … Read More
What is a Lien Release and When Should I File One?
As a member of the construction industry, you deal with lien releases on a regular basis. But have you ever stopped to consider exactly what a lien is or what it does? And if so, what are you doing when … Read More
How to Decide if You Need a Local or National Lien Service
At Some Point or Another, You Will Need to File a Lien It’s just a fact that if you work long enough in any type of construction market, you will need to file a lien to force payment for your … Read More
A 2 Minute Guide to Lien Notice Laws in All 50 States
States either require a Notice of Right to File Lien, a Notice of Intent to File Lien or both. Some states don’t require any notices. The following is a cheat sheet to help know whether any notice is required and … Read More
Monthly Lien Law Update: Lien laws keep changing as they become more important as a payment protection
April Monthly Lien Law Update Lien laws keep changing as they become more important as a payment protection. Oakland Raiders may lose bet on Las Vegas Stadium Merrill Steel filed a $278 million-dollar mechanics lien against the Oakland Raiders and … Read More
When Should You Hire a Lien Attorney?
No one in the construction industry ever wants to hire a lawyer. You only hire an attorney when it’s absolutely necessary! So… when is it “necessary” to hire a mechanic’s lien attorney? Every State Has Something Unique About Their Lien … Read More
Projects in Multiple States? Check to See if a Notice of Completion Matters for You
Notice of Completion Laws Are Important If you perform work in multiple states, it’s very important you learn the specific rules dealing with Notices of Completion for each state you work in. Notice of Completion laws are important because they … Read More