Chicago’s First District Decision to Overlook Inaccuracies from “Mom and Pop” Construction Companies

Chicago’s First District recently decided to approve two liens submitted by small construction companies, even with some inaccuracies made in the claim. According to the article “Contractors’ Honest Mistake in Lien Completion Date And Amounts Doesn’t Doom Mechanic’s Lien Case (IL Law)” written by Paul Porvaznik, two relatively small construction companies made mistakes when completing their […]

California’a Lien Requirements

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.  […]

Florida’s Mechanic Lien Requirements

In Florida, liens filed on private property or on funds relating to a public project are known as Mechanic’s Liens. When a Florida Mechanics Lien is filed with regard to work performed on privately owned property, it attaches to and encumbers the fee simple ownership of property. Contractors, as well as subcontractors, laborers, certain design […]

North Dakotas Mechanics Lien Requirements

Liens filed on private property or on funds relating to a public project are known as North Dakota Mechanic’s Liens. When a North Dakota lien is filed with regard to work performed on privately owned property, it attaches to and encumbers the fee simple ownership of property. When a  North Dakota lien is filed with […]

Georgia’s Mechanic Lien Guide

In Georgia , liens filed on private property or on funds relating to a public project are known as Mechanic’s Liens. When a Georgia mechanics lien is filed with regard to work performed on privately owned property, it attaches to and encumbers the fee simple ownership of property. Contractors, as well as subcontractors, design professionals, […]