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Tag: Louisiana

  • Issues When Liening Condominiums in Louisiana

    Projects involving condominiums, and securing your lien rights against them, always raise unique questions: Can lien be filed against the common elements? Does the lien attach to the whole development or an individual unit? Do the normal Louisiana lien requirements apply, or are there specific rules that govern liens on projects of this type?, etc.…

  • Federal Jurisdiction On Basis Of Miller Act Requires A Bond

    I’ve come across a decision from the United States 5th Circuit Court of Appeal that is interesting for construction lawyers helping clients who work on federal projects. In Richard A. Arena Jr d/b/a Water-Tite Roofing v. Graybar Electric Company, Inc., et al, the 5th Circuit held that a federal court does not have jurisdiction over…

  • Miller Act Will Apply To $22M Of Announced Louisiana River and Port Work

    New Orleans’ City Business Magazine published an AP article on their website announcing that the US Army Corps of Engineers will spend $22 million on Louisiana river and port work. That’s great news for Louisiana contractors and suppliers, and for those landing some of that work, it’s important to recognize that the Federal Miller Act…

  • Scenario: Can Mardi Gras Stand Constructors File A Mechanics Lien?

    Okay, this is a fun post. zlien operates out of New Orleans, LA, and so we’re all very excited about the Mardi Gras season. While Mardi Gras officially started on Kings Day (January 6th – Yes, we had our kings cake), the real active part of Mardi Gras is just now apporaching, with some of…

  • FAQ: Are We Required To Deliver A Notice Of Intent To Lien Before Filing Our Lien?

    Short Answer:  Only in the following states:  Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Louisiana, Missouri, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Wyoming. Long Answer:  It’s extremely common for folks to not quite understand the differences between preliminary notices and notices of intent to lien; and further, to not quite understand when a state requires notices of intent to be sent.…