Category: Mechanic’s Liens

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Changes to Va. Code Section 43-13: Another Arrow in a Subcontractor’s Quiver

Originally posted 2020-09-29 11:14:08. As is always the case here in Virginia, our General Assembly has made some legislative changes that affect construction contracting.  One of these changes is an amendment to Va. Code 43-13 found in the mechanic’s lien section of the Virginia Code. This section of the code has always required that any […]

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Virginia Mechanic’s Liens- Defense Options

Originally posted 2015-08-24 09:00:15. Here at Construction Law Musings, I have discussed the filing of mechanic’s liens in Virginia and various cases discussing the pitfalls to be found in the filing of these powerful collection tools.  However, I have rarely discussed the affirmative steps that an owner can take in defending against the filing of […]

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Wow! A Mechanic’s Lien Bill That Helps Subcontractors and Suppliers

Originally posted 2015-03-03 10:28:12. You know how I’ve stated on many occasions that the contract is king here in Virginia?  You know how that included contractual provisions waiving mechanic’s lien rights for subcontractors and suppliers?  You know how I thought that the General Assembly would not do anything to make mechanic’s liens in Virginia easier […]

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Simplifying North Carolina’s Mechanic’s Lien Agent Process: NC’s New Online Clearinghouse

Originally posted 2013-03-29 09:00:54. For this week’s Guest Post Friday at Construction Law Musings, we welcome back Bryan G. Scott.  Bryan (@winstonattorney) is an attorney at Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLC and co-Chair of  the firm’s Construction Practice Group Thank you to Chris for the opportunity once again to guest post here at Construction Law […]

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Are Mechanic’s Liens the Be All End All of Construction Collections?

For those of you familiar with Construction Law Musings, you are aware of my affinity and discussion of those powerful but tricky collection tools: mechanic’s liens.  You have heard me tout their ability to secure payment when a contractor or subcontractor has not been paid on a construction project (even in the face of bankruptcy).  […]

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