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Construction Lien Removal Suit in Louisiana

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Attention all home owners or property owners, there is only one surefire way to have that annoying illegal lien (in Louisiana called a statement of claim and privilege ) removed from the title of your property, a Mandamus action. In Louisiana and other states, a Mandamus can be used for a number of things (listed out in La R.S. §44:114

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In The Pipeline – Changes in Louisiana Construction Law

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Louisiana State Capitol, Baton Rouge (Photo credit: Wikipedia). If there is any one constant in the legal profession, it is that the law is an ever-evolving, static thing. Securing and maintaining the proper licensing and registration is incredibly important in the construction world here in Louisiana.

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Louisiana Contractors & State Licensing – Home Improvement

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Here in Louisiana, contractor licensing law is governed by the State Licensing Board for Contractors (SLBC). If a contractor is not properly licensed to be a home improvement contractor, and that contractor is not paid on the home improvement project, that contractor is legally prohibited from filing a lien on the project! (

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Getting Paid – Notice of Contract Filing

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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. What is a Notice of Contract?

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constructionattorneyblog: Louisiana does not give res judicata effect.

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His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY.

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Commercial Debt Collection – How Do I Collect When A Company Owes Me Money?

Construction Law Monitor

The legal and business world assume that the B2B relationship and players are more sophisticated. This phase also includes sending out notices and filing liens, in a timely manner and properly. First is to send a demand letter which includes the Louisiana Open Account Statue language. appeared first on Construction Law Monitor.

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How to Get Paid on Louisiana Public Projects

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Continuing the state’s long-standing focus on infrastructure spending focused on environmental well-being, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards announced in April 2022 that the state would be allocating $150 million in surplus state funding towards coastal restoration and protection projects. Payment protection on Louisiana public projects.