No Obligation to Provide Actual Notice of the Filing of A Texas Construction Lien Claim The issue of whether construction liens are binding after the transfer of property is a thorny one. The new owners did not commission the work, and in many cases may not have known that a lien claim was filed on […]
Month: June 2017
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CT Home Improvement Act Violations Allows Homeowner to Withhold Payment to Contractor
CT Supreme Court Holds Home Improvement Act Violations Relieve Homeowner of Payment Obligations Even if Work Was Performed. Home Improvement Acts (HIA) have proliferated across the country. The purpose of these acts is to protect homeowners from unscrupulous contractors taking advantage, taking money, and doing no work or terrible work. In some states, such as New […]
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Proposed Mass Law Adds Prelien Notice For Private Construction Contracts
Notice of Identification Proposed by MA Legislature The vexing problem of owners not knowing who is providing labor, materials or services for their project is once again being addressed by the Massachusetts legislature. Massachusetts already has a requirement that a “Notice of Contract” be filed with the county clerk prior to the filing of any […]