In North Carolina, beginning January 1, 2013, all claims of lien on real property must be served on the owner, and a claim of lien on real property asserted by a subcontractor or supplier by subrogation must be served upon the contractor as well as the owner. Prior law allowed a North Carolina claim of lien […]
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Breaking News: North Carolina’s Poorly Drafted Lien Laws Spur Title Insurance to Refuse Coverage
A nonsensical system for mechanics lien filing currently exists in North Carolina: the State does not permit (absent certain circumstances) the filing of a mechanics lien by anyone without a direct contract with the owner. However, the State does permit mechanics liens by subcontractors, suppliers, etc., but only requires that the construction lien be served, not […]
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North Carolina Court Holds that Waivers Affect Mechanics Lien Rights
Be careful when signing waivers: they do exactly what they say they do: they can waive your rights to money and the right to file a mechanics lien. In Wachovia Bank v. Superior Construction Corporation the court found that a waiver submitted in connection with a progress payment waived rights to make North Carolina mechanics lien claims […]