Construction Law Monitor
APRIL 2, 2015
A mechanic’s lien is a last-resort measure used by construction procurers to obtain payment withheld by a client. In this day and age, however, many clients harbor valid concerns about fraudulent liens, especially considering Louisiana’s loose requirements for filing a mechanic’s lien. Conditional; 2.Unconditional;
Construction Law Monitor
APRIL 2, 2015
mechanic’s lien is a last-resort measure used by construction procurers to obtain payment withheld by a client. In this day and age, however, many clients harbor valid concerns about fraudulent liens, especially considering Louisiana’s loose requirements for filing a mechanic’s lien. Conditional; 2.Unconditional;
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Construction Law Monitor
JANUARY 4, 2012
Over the past holiday season, I was at a Christmas party discussing with a friend of mine who runs an electrical supply company here in South Louisiana, the intricacies of notice provisions before a company like his can file a lien on a private project. Part of the privileged class under the Louisiana Private Works Act (La R.S.
Construction Law Monitor
MAY 3, 2013
True: deadlines dictate when it comes to securing your lien rights. In the construction world, there is no doubt that the deadlines for securing your lien rights are rigid and unforgiving. If you have not filed your lien by the applicable date, you have relinquished that right permanently. The “Back Door Lien”.
Construction Law Monitor
APRIL 17, 2012
Here at Wolfe Law Group , I have been blogging a lot lately on liens for both public and private projects ( See other posts here ). Since the state owns the land, there are no security devices , such as a lien that can attach to the land and call for its foreclosure in the event of default or non-payment.
Construction Law Monitor
MAY 14, 2013
Louisiana State Capitol, Baton Rouge (Photo credit: Wikipedia). This legislative session, there are several proposed changes in Louisiana construction law, all of which may critically impact how contractors do business in this state. This post is the first of two parts discussing those changes.
Construction Law Monitor
OCTOBER 9, 2013
In common terms, the PWA allows you to lien property in order to secure your right to payment. The notice of contract filing is important because, depending on the amount of the contract, the filing date will determine the time period in which one can file a lien. Louisiana Revised Statute 9:4831.
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