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Bond Claim

What Is a Bond Claim?

Bond Claim Basics A bond claim is a written notice to the surety that the claimant (such as a subcontractor or material supplier) is looking to them...

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Construction Litigation Attorney

When to Use an Attorney Who Specializes in Construction Litigation Selecting the right attorney has a substantial impact on your ability to secure...

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Payment Protection Rights for Los Angeles Wildfires

California Mechanic’s Lien and Bond Claim Rights: Rebuilding After the Wildfires To say the Los Angeles wildfires were devastating is an...

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Preliminary Notices 101: A Beginner’s Guide

A Beginner’s Guide to the Preliminary Notice Generally, the first step in the mechanicʼs lien process is to serve preliminary notices to various...

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Changes to Florida’s Lien and Bond Claim Laws

As of 10/01/2023, Changes Are in Effect for Florida’s Mechanic’s Lien and Bond Claim Laws After several amendments and readings, Florida passed House...

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Serve the Lender with the Notice

When Should the Lender Receive a Copy of the Preliminary Notice? When you need to secure mechanic’s lien or bond claim rights, serving a preliminary...

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New Mexico Lien and Bond Claim Rights

New Mexico Mechanic’s Lien and Bond Claim Rights Curious about mechanic’s lien & bond claim rights in New Mexico? Today’s post is for you because...

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What Happens to Bond Claim Rights When a Notice is Served but Not Received

What Happens to Bond Claim Rights When a Notice is Served but Not Received? What happens to payment bond rights when the required preliminary notice...

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The Importance of Project Type for Lien Rights

Whether You Protect Mechanic’s Lien or Bond Claim Rights Depends on the Project Type: Private, Public, or Federal If you are supplying materials or...

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Bonding Off a Mechanic’s Lien: What Is It?

Bonding Off a Mechanic’s Lien: What Is It & What Does It Mean for You? Once a mechanic’s lien is filed, there is an opportunity for the lien to be...

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