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Does a Lien Affect Your Credit Score?

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If you receive a notice that a lien has been filed on your property, you may wonder how it will affect your credit score and your ability to borrow money or get credit. Mechanics liens are different from other collection instruments, so they are treated differently when it comes to reporting on your credit history. What is a lien?

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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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The Lien Zone — powerful information to help you get paid (especially if you are in Florida)

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The Lien Zone blog published by Miami Construction Lawyers touches close to home for two reasons. The post The Lien Zone — powerful information to help you get paid (especially if you are in Florida) appeared first on Construction Marketing Ideas.

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#123:  Bonding Around a Mechanic's Lien

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When a general contractor or lower tier subcontractor or supplier records a mechanic’s lien attachment on property, security for the lienor’s hoped-for judgment is achieved – but often something more, and perhaps unintended, is achieved. Consolidated Electrical Distributors Inc. Eclipse Construction, Inc. ;

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The Lien Zone Podcast Provides Impactful, Easy to Digest Construction Legal Advice

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Next up is The Lien Zone Podcast. Hosted by seasoned construction lawyer Alex Barthet, who is based in Florida, The Lien Zone Podcast is another one of our longest tenured shows to join our yearly competition. The Lien Zone podcasts have now become a standard part of our firm’s outreach and it has produced impressive results.

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4 Key Habits of Large, Successful Contractors

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Get information about their credit history. A preliminary notice informs property owners that a contractor, supplier, or equipment lessor is working on a project. Larger companies tend to send preliminary notices on every project or at least situationally — like when they’re required for protecting lien rights.

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