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Construction Delays in the Time of Coronavirus: A Legal Perspective
In a recent decision, Florida’s Second District Court of Appeals clarified the procedure available under Section 713.21(4), Florida Statutes, an important statute in Florida’s Construction Lien Law that impacts the...more
Mechanic's liens, once filed, must be enforced by the lien claimant filing a lawsuit to foreclose on the lien. In California, the time for enforcement of a lien is 90 days; in Oregon it is 120 days. In Washington, a lien...more
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 filing a lien claim will...more
Recently, the Oregon Court of Appeals reinstated a contractor’s mechanics lien claim notwithstanding the owner’s offer of payment because the offer was conditioned on the contractor signing a broad lien waiver that would have...more