To provide contractors, subcontractors, materials' suppliers and vendors a legal method of guaranteeing payment for their services on construction projects, state statutes allow them to file liens ...

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I am often approached by contractors who wish to file a construction lien regarding either a residential or a commercial project. It is not atypical for many of these contractors to believe that ...

When properly filed, a construction lien is a great tool for contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers seeking money owed for work performed or goods provided to improve real property. So, ...

What is a lien and how does it affect you? You’re in good company if you’re not exactly sure how liens work. It’s not one of those topics that makes it into most people’s water-cooler conversations.

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Liens represent one of the primary mechanisms by which contractors, subcontractors, and other downstream parties secure payment rights under a construction contract. When utilized properly, filing a ...