Is the Lien Consensual or Statutory?
What’s the Difference between Consensual and Statutory Liens? In commercial credit, creditors have an opportunity to secure accounts receivable by...
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Legislative Updates in Construction 2021
Notice, Mechanic’s Lien, and Bond Claim Legislative Updates 2021 In 2021, several states have enacted legislative updates to their mechanic’s lien...
Changes for Texas Lien Claimants Effective January 2022
*Post updated 6/16/2021 to include official enactment*
Changes to Iowa Mechanic’s Lien Law in Effect January 2022
What are the Changes? Iowa Governor, Kim Reynolds, has signed HF 561 into law. The bill contains two key changes to Iowa’s mechanic’s lien law....
Minnesota Prelien Deadline is 45 Days, Not 72 Days
Minnesota’s Prelien Notice Deadline is 45 Days, Not 72 What happens when your preliminary notice is late? In Minnesota, you may lose your mechanic’s...
Warranty Work Doesn’t Extend Washington Lien Deadline
Does Warranty Work Extend the Mechanic’s Lien Deadline? Not in Washington We are frequently asked whether punch list or warranty work will extend the...
Construction Project Liens: Federal, Public, or Private
It’s Important to Know the Project Type: whether a Project is Private, Public, or Federal Construction projects generally fall into one of three...
Notices of Commencement: Top 7 Questions Answered
7 of Your Notices of Commencement Questions Answered What is a Notice of Commencement? Do all states have Notices of Commencement? Why are these...
Wisconsin Construction Project for HARIBO Group
Gummi Bears, Gilbane Building, and Getting Paid on Wisconsin Construction Projects Recently, German candy maker HARIBO Group (HARIBO) announced...