A mechanic's lien is a legal guarantee of payment to builders, contractors, and subcontractors for the building or renovation ...

In Maryland and elsewhere, a mechanic’s lien safeguards a contractor’s entitlement to payment on a private project. It is a statutory device that, if properly pursued, provides a contractor a security ...

Mechanic’s lien claims are complex in that each state’s statutes differ dramatically. There are certain unique issues when a contractor seeks to commence a mechanic’s lien proceeding for improvements ...

A mechanic’s lien is a lien that arises when a construction professional performs work on another person’s property. This type of a lien provides the construction professional with a security interest ...

Since 1879, the California Constitution has guaranteed contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and others who have not been paid for work and materials supplied to a private works project the right to ...

If you’re in California as a contractor, you’ve probably heard of how you can file for a mechanic’s lien should a client not pay you. However, there are plenty of certain stipulations you’ll want to ...

For years, Colorado property owners, as well as banks and other lenders that had deeds of trust (mortgages) on real estate, paid off or settled with subcontractors and suppliers who claimed mechanic’s ...

Liens are legal claims on property that are often placed by creditors or government agencies to secure property taxes, contractor fees and other unpaid debts. Common types include tax, judgment, ...