West Virginia Mechnics Lien Requirements

Liens filed on private property in West Virginia are known as mechanics‘ liens . When a West Virginia mechanics lien if filed with regard to work performed on privately owned property, it attaches to and encumbers the fee simple ownership of property. Contractors, subcontractors, sub-subcontractors and suppliers have West Virginia mechanics lien rights. Any person […]

Contractor Loses Construction Lien Rights for Job

According to the Home Builders Association of Greater Grand Rapids, a contractor who provided a substantial amount of improvements to a church construction job lost his lien rights due to a late sworn statement.  The sworn statement was provided after the start of litigation rather than before the engagement of litigation, which is stated in the requirements […]