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Can Restoration & Remediation Contractors File a Mechanics Lien?

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The variety of services they provide can create a lot of confusion around their right to file a mechanics lien if they don’t get paid. In an attempt to make things clearer, let’s look at what type of work restoration and remediation contractors can file a lien for — and what type of work is less likely to be protected.

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How to Get Paid on Washington State Public Projects

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Washington State is often at the forefront of infrastructure work with its commitment to improving public transit and affordable housing. In the event of a payment dispute, contractors file claims against the payment bond instead of against the property itself. Washington State bond claim laws.

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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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Lien Bill Introduced in Washington Legislature To Offset Williams v Athletic Field

Construction Law Monitor

Athletic’s Field took the Washington mechanic lien world by storm last year, when it declared a mechanic lien invalid even though the claimant used the specific form provided by the statute. House Bill 1475 can be viewed here. Williams v. RCW” If passed, the act would take effect on January 1, 2012.

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HUD Jumpstarts PACE Financing for Homes

Green Building Law Update

Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Veterans Affairs released new guidance, changing their previous positions, now widely allowing residential Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing. The guidance describes it as, the property may only become subject to an enforceable claim (i.e.,

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Payment of Retainage with “conditions attached” Deemed Non-Payment

Best Practices Construction Law

Given the amount of leftover Halloween candy in our house, you bet that I can make some deals with my kiddos: “If you do this, I will give you some candy” … or … “If you don’t stop doing this … I won’t give you any candy.” ” The contractor did not reply.

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8 Ways for Contractors to Build Trust With a Homeowner

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While homeowners know they need a contractor to repair their house after a storm, complete a renovation, or build their dream home, they’ve heard the stories. Also, be sure to come to the house prepared. They’ll collect a few checks, perform shoddy work, and then file a lien when the customer doesn’t pay.