Author: Elliot Singer
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Mechanics Liens: Mechanics Liens and … Criminal Law?
While browsing recent news stories involving mechanics liens, a very interesting headline popped up in my search results: “Sixteen People Arrested on Federal Indictment Involving Multi-State Car Theft Conspiracy.” At first, I was surprised that such a story opened up after a search for “mechanics liens,” but after reading a little more about the case,…
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Mechanics Liens Can “Go Green” Too
Mechanics liens have been around a long time. In fact, they date back to at least the original construction of Washington, D.C. The great thing about mechanics liens is that they cover a huge variety of projects. Specifically, in addition to traditional construction projects like residences, mechanics liens are also a great way for unpaid…
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Open Accounts: An Introduction
Although I most frequently write about mechanics liens, mechanics lien law, and lawsuits to foreclose on mechanics liens, I also have an interest in the law surrounding credit management. This law is different in every state; there are different statutes of limitations, different maximum interest rates lenders can charge, and different licenses parties must obtain.…
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Pay When Paid and Pay If Paid Clauses: An Introduction
As zlien’s law clerk, I have the pleasure of helping to ensure that our compay – and our clients – are up-to-date on the law in all 50 states. Recently, I was tasked with undertaking a nationwide survey of “pay when paid” and “pay if paid” clauses in construction contracts. Construction Payment Blog has recently discussed…
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Public Contract Bonds and Contract Price Increases
One of the basic differences between contracts for public projects and contracts for private projects are the claims that unpaid parties can file. Specifically, while unpaid subcontractors and suppliers on private projects can file mechanics liens, on public projects those unpaid parties must file claims on a general contractor’s payment bond. General contractors on public…