Tag: Ohio
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Splitting Hairs Is Common In Mechanics Lien Cases
The law is ruthless. In a dispute, it rarely matters who is actually right and who is actually wrong. Every decision comes down to procedural nuances, and seemingly inconsequential matters. When I was in law school, a professor once said that a great lawyer is a student of procedure. It couldn’t be better said. This…
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Special Mechanic Lien Rules for Specially Fabricated Materials
Time and time again on this blog, I’ve said that if there is one lien law rule consistent from state to state, it’s that in order to qualify for a mechanics lien claim, the materials or labor you furnish must actually be incorporated into the jobsite’s property (click here to see mentions of “incorporation” on…
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County Recorder in Ohio Will Notify Property Owner of Liens By Text Message
A county in Ohio – Lorain County – is home to a recorder with a really novel ideal. With the intent to prevent real estate fraud, Recorder Judy Nedwick has launched a notification system to alert property owners whenever a document is filed against their property. The alerts will be sent by email or text…
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Ohio Lien Law Summary Published by OH Law Firm
Just this December, Ohio law firm Dinsmore & Shohl, L.L.P. published an article in the DaytonB2B Magazine providing general information about the mechanic’s lien laws in that state for private construction improvement projects. The quick article provides some great basic information about qualifying projects. The article is reproduced in its entirty on the Dinsmore &…