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Despite Disputes, Release Retainage
In Tennessee, Retainage Must Be Released within 90 Days, Despite Disputes Retainage is a familiar term in the construction industry: Retainage is an...
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Serve Notices via Certified Mail
The Value in Serving Notices via Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested In July 2012, various portions of California’s mechanic’s lien statute...
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What is a Notice of Intent to Lien?
What is a Notice of Intent to Lien? Is It the Same as a Preliminary Notice or a Demand Letter? The first step in securing mechanic’s lien or bond...
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Can a Mechanic’s Lien Be Avoided in Bankruptcy
Can a Mechanic’s Lien Be Avoided in Bankruptcy? This should come as no surprise: mechanic’s lien and bond claim rights vary by state. Right? We...
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Florida’s Construction Lien and Bond Claim Deadlines
Deadlines for Construction Liens and Bond Claims in Florida In an earlier post, we covered the Florida Notice to Owner / Contractor. In today’s post,...
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8 Things to Know about Michigan Construction Liens
Ah, Pure Michigan! I love that slogan, despite being born and raised in Ohio. There is something so calming and soothing about it. Contractors,...
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21 Essential Facts About New Jersey Lien and Bond Claims
New Jersey Construction Lien, Bond Claim & Municipal Mechanic’s Lien There are 21 counties in New Jersey, so it seems logical to provide you with 21...
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A Guide to Securing Lien Rights in Arizona: 5 Key Tips
Five Things You Should Know when Securing Lien Rights in Arizona I recently learned a bit about Arizona’s 5 Cs: copper, cattle, cotton, citrus and...
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Can Filing Too Soon Invalidate a California Lien?
Can a California Mechanic’s Lien Be Invalidated for Being Filed Too Soon? In a recent California Court of Appeals opinion, the answer is yes! In...
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Bonding Off Mechanic’s Liens: A Comprehensive Overview
In Washington, Make Sure to Include the Surety in Suit Action You supplied materials and/or labor to a construction project in Washington, and when...