Tag: New Hampshire

  • Don’t Play Games With the Amount on Your Preliminary Notices

    Don’t Play Games With the Amount on Your Preliminary Notices

    Sending preliminary notice on every project is good practice for many reasons. But, in order for the preliminary notice to be its most effective and protect your ability to file a valid mechanics lien if needed, the notice must comply with specific statutory requirements. In some states, one of these specific statutory requirements mandates that…

  • New Hampshire Mechanics Lien Law: 5 Things to Know

    Most Project Participants Are Eligible In New Hampshire, mechanics lien law states that general contractors, subcontractors, laborers, and material/equipment suppliers, are entitled to mechanics lien rights. In contrast, sub-sub-subcontractors (likely) and suppliers to suppliers (definitely) to not have rights. Though not mentioned explicitly by statute, equipment lessors (within 2 tiers of the general contractor) probably…

  • 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…