Tag: Claim Amount
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Can You Recover The Cost Of A California Mechanics Lien?
You filed a mechanics lien, and it cost you money. Everything costs money these days it seems. When you’re spending this money to get your California mechanics lien recorded, you’re probably wondering: Am I ever going to see this money again? Do I have the legal right to recover the cost of filing this mechanics…
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Can I Include Lien Costs or Attorney Fees in a Washington Mechanics Lien?
A few years ago, I wrote a blog post to address a very frequently asked question, which is “What costs can I include in a mechanics lien?” Regardless of where you’re filing your mechanics lien, you are always required to set out in the lien document the amount of your claim. Companies typically have the…
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Mechanics Lien Amount: The Perils of Mistakes & Exaggeration
Since this blog is focused on mechanic liens, we’ve posted time and time again about the importance of following lien laws and filing requirements. Most states very strictly interpret their mechanic lien statutes, and as a result, very small mistakes can invalidate your entire lien. In fact, it’s important to think about every aspect of…
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What Costs Can I Include in a Mechanics Lien?
I practice law, and focus on construction law, in the states of Washington, Oregon, and Louisiana. Whenever folks are looking to put together a mechanics lien, this is a question that is very frequently asked. While the question seems quite simple, it’s actually a bit complicated. And it’s a very sensitive question to boot. The…