Recently, I discussed some issues with a non-Virginia contractor. Its principal had some great questions that reminded me that construction law here in the Commonwealth of Virginia can be a bit different from that in other states. This fact is not only true for mechanic’s lien and “Little Miller Act” claims, but for registration of […]
Bonds, Payment Bonds – Virginia’s “Little Miller Act”
Image via Wikipedia Here at Musings, we have discussed the topic of mechanic’s liens extensively. However, a mechanic’s lien may not be appropriate depending on the type of project that you work on. For instance, in Virginia (as in most states), a contractor cannot place a mechanic’s lien on a public project. In Virginia, the […]