If a contractor does work on a property, the general rule is that they can file a mechanics lien against the property for payment. However, two...

In general, California law does not allow a mechanics lien to include so-called ancillary amounts. This means interest, attorney fees, costs, etc....

How do i file a mechanic's lien.

You need help filing a mechanics lien, and so you are probably looking at pursuing one of three choices. First, you can put it on your shoulders...

What a bummer. The construction industry has such a terrible culture where some GCs or owners will try to use money to leverage contractors into...

If a mechanics lien is placed against your property, you can proceed to have the mechanics lien declared "frivolous," and thereafter removed. This...

Can a subcontractor in the state of Florida service a Notice to Owner and Lien if he was never awarded the job

This may depend on what you did with the materials left behind. If you used them and installed them into the building, there is likely an argument...

Can I get or file for a property lien (not mechanics) for money owed

If you did construction work, you may be able to.

I have a question about Mechanic Lien releases and the correct way to complete them.

I agree with the other responses, but want to add this note. These are "conditional" releases, which means that they are not effective unless a...

New construction lien release.

The "Lien Release" can be a confusing document. It is also called a "lien waiver," or just a "release." There are a few things within your...

If a mechanics lien is filed in NV and the hiring party's company name does not include "INC," could the lien be invalid?

I agree with the majority of responses here that the error would not invalidate the claim. There are two reasons why. First, while lien laws...