Nebraska’s Mechanic Lien Requirements

In Nebraska, liens filed on private property or on funds relating to a public project are known as Mechanic’s Liens. Nebraska construction liens are regulated by the Nebraska Construction Lien Act, which generally provides for liens against real estate in favor or any person who furnished services for materials under a real estate improvement contract.  […]

New Construction for UT in Texas

According to The Daily Texan Online, new construction for a University in UT is underway.  The construction project is estimated to cost $334 million and is scheduled to conclude in May 2016.  The project consist of new research, educational and administrative buildings for the university. The main phase of the construction is the building of […]

California’s Mechanic Lien

In California, liens filed on private property are known as Mechanic’s Liens. When a California mechanics lien is filed with regard to work performed on privately owned property, it attaches to and encumbers the fee simple ownership of property. In most circumstances, California does not allow mechanics liens to be filed on government owned property.  […]

Washington State’s Mechanic Lien Requirements

In the state of Washington, all contractors must be registered with the Department of Labor to enforce any potential lien rights and bond claims. Washington’s mechanics and material men’s lien laws provide contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and professional service providers with Washington mechanics lien rights to protect their entitlement to payment on private construction projects. Under […]

Oregon’s Mechanic Lien Requirements

In the state of Oregon, liens filed on private property are known as mechanics’ liens . On public projects, Oregon law does not authorize construction liens. Rather, contractors are protected by payment bond claims. When an Oregon mechanics lien is filed with regard to work performed on privately owned property, it attaches to and encumbers […]