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Mechanics’ liens are powerful tools available to, inter alia, contractors, laborers and materialmen when they are not paid for their work in improving real property...more
In Oregon, there are five general categories of construction lien claimants...more
With ever-changing market trends in construction — think the Las Vegas boom in the early 2000’s and data centers now — contractors pursue work where it is available, even if that means traveling to a state in which they have...more
Building out a restaurant space in New York City is one of the most expensive and legally complex phases of any restaurant deal. The lease provisions that govern your build-out—the work letter, the tenant improvement...more
When a building envelope fails, whether from natural disaster, construction defect, or wear and tear, the first dispute in a condominium setting may not be, “What failed?” It may be, “Who owns the problem?” Is the...more
mAs construction attorneys, we often come across exaggerated mechanic’s liens and sometimes “creative” liens. We also know that Lien Law § 3 is our north star, protecting those who perform labor or furnish materials for...more
In Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction Company v. Regional Rail Partners, the Colorado Supreme Court recently determined that contractors working on public projects can include contested amounts for delay and disruption damages...more
Because construction liens can affect other interests in real property, both public notice and actual notice to certain parties with recorded interests are essential to a fair lien system. In Oregon, timely recording a claim...more
In Oregon, the construction lien was created by the legislature and codified in statute. As such, construction lien rights were not recognized at common law or in equity. As statutes in derogation of the common law, Oregon’s...more
Under Oregon law, construction lien claimants have a “direct” lien. Although the lien arises through the statutory agency of the contractor, for lien claimants other than the contractor, it is independent of the contractor...more
A construction lien is a statutory interest in privately owned real property. It is granted to individuals and entities who provide labor, materials, or services that improve the property...more
Oregon’s construction lien statutes are grounded in several public policy considerations...more
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 Assembly. The bill aims to curb...more
This newsletter explores the emerging legal topics and issues affecting the condominium and cooperative services industry. Thought-leading attorneys from Moritt Hock & Hamroff’s Condominium and Cooperative Services Practice...more
Like many modern American legal principles, the concept of the lien originated in England, where those who performed physical labor—so-called “mechanics”—were given a “charge” on the items upon which they worked. Shortly...more
This article serves as a breakdown on the potential effects of the Supreme Court’s recent decision to strike down President Trump’s blanket tariffs as well as to provide an update to our previous blog post on the topic of...more
Use this guide as a reference when filing lien and bond claim notices for the month of March....more
Joint operating agreements are commonplace in the oil and gas industry, used to define parties’ obligations, liabilities, and costs. In a recent decision, CL III Funding Holding Company, LLC v. Steelhead Midstream Partners,...more
Washington’s construction lien statutes provide contractors with remedies to secure payment from property owners for furnished labor and/or materials. These statutory requirements are strictly enforced, and even minor...more
Use this guide as a reference when filing lien and bond claim notices for the month of January....more
Parties to construction contracts sometimes will agree to onerous provisions, despite their inclination to object to them, with the thought of “how likely is that to occur?” Three recent court decisions highlight why parties...more
The Idaho Contractor Registration Act (ICRA) imposes mandatory registration requirements on contractors operating within Idaho. Since January 1, 2006, it has been unlawful for any person to engage in the business of or hold...more
A well-drafted contract defines each party’s rights and obligations, bringing wisdom to the transaction. In order to avoid potential disputes and minimize contractual risks, it is important to understand the specific...more
Use this guide as a reference when filing lien and bond claim notices for the month of December. ...more
Every state has a deadline by which construction liens must be filed, although states have different triggering events. In Mississippi, lien deadlines are based off when work was last performed, or labor, services, or...more