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Pennsylvania Appellate Court Clarifies Recovery and Service Requirements of Mechanics’ Lien Law

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The Superior Court of Pennsylvania concluded 2023 by issuing two opinions that clarify (1) the costs recoverable under the Lien Law and (2) the requirements for perfecting service of a lien claim. The trial court sustained the preliminary objections and dismissed the lien. Second, in Belfor Prop. Restoration v.

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The Utah Preconstruction Lien Process Explained

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Many Utah contractors are familiar with the construction lien process to secure payment for work or materials used in a building project. Utah actually gives them a similar payment tool, known as a preconstruction lien. However, the steps to claim one differ from the standard construction lien process. Preconstruction liens v.

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#86:  Mechanic's Lien Deadlines and Additional Work

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The requirement in RSA 447:9 that a mechanic’s lien must be secured within 120 days of the lienor’s last furnishing of labor or materials has occasionally spawned disputes over what counts as that last day. ’ Work of that nature could be found not to be such as to extend the duration of plaintiff’s lien.”

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5 Challenges in Meeting Construction Deadlines and How To Solve Them

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There is no shortage of moving parts on a construction site. Getting the correct materials in the correct quantity to the construction site is an essential component in meeting deadlines. For example, the foundation is one of the first items that must be completed on any construction site prior to other projects beginning.

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Construction Site Theft: Impact and Prevention

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However, there is one very expensive cost that isn’t so cut and dry: construction site theft. Theft from construction sites is a serious issue, and it costs contractors a lot of money each year. However, that reimbursement rarely makes up for the costs contractors incur due to the ripple effects caused by construction site theft.

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Louisiana Suppliers – Extra Notice Needed for Lien Rights

Construction Law Monitor

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. My office constantly invalidates liens that were not filed correctly.

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Mayer Building Company for Subcontractors: Payment Guide & Resources

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Digging deeper into company processes for payment, change orders, lien waivers, and more will give you a sense of what to expect while working with them. . Upon receipt of payment, subcontractors must submit an executed lien waiver. Download Mayer Building Company’s sample lien waiver. . Progress payments & lien waivers.