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#134:  30-Day Accountings for Subcontractor/Supplier Mechanic’s Liens

NH Construction Law

It is generally recognized by New Hampshire courts that “[f]ailure to comply with the specific statutory provisions of perfecting a mechanics lien is usually fatal,” Alex Builders & Sons, Inc. Standard Construction Co. , I know of no case that has ruled on the issue, but my educated guess is yes. 19, 23 (2010).

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Can Restoration & Remediation Contractors File a Mechanics Lien?

Levelset

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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Mechanics Lien and Bond Claims Best Practices

Best Practices Construction Law

While I generally limit my guest posts to my fellow law partners, I simply could not resist sharing with you today's post from my friend and construction attorney, Scott Wolfe, Jr. He is the founder of Zlien.com , a national mechanics lien filing and compliance management service. I hope you enjoy. + + + + + + + + + + + +.

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constructionattorneyblog: illinois supplier denied mechanics lien

Construction Lawyer

Werner Sabo is a partner at the construction law firm of Sabo & Zahn in Chicago. He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier.

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The 40 Best Construction Podcasts

Lets Build

There isn’t a topic that doesn’t have its own podcast and that includes the construction industry. Let’s be honest, listening to podcasts on construction sites can prove difficult. So without further a due, here are in our opinion, the 40 best construction industry podcasts we have handpicked for you: 1. The ConTechTrio Podcast.

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8 Ways for Contractors to Build Trust With a Homeowner

Levelset

If it’s not, you’ll be able to educate them and put yourself in a more lucrative position than lying, taking the job, and upselling them down the road. Shady, fly-by-night contractors will promise customers the world — and they hide the fact that they can put a lien on the owner’s home. Take the time to go over it with the homeowner.

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40 Best Construction Podcasts in 2022

Levelset

Podcasts are now an essential medium for sharing information, and experts across the construction industry share their wisdom every day with listeners interested in growing a construction business, learning about the latest construction trends and technology, and building their understanding of construction law and finance.