Georgia’s Mechanic Lien

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, […]

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, […]

Prelien Notice and Notice of Furnishing and Notice to Owner, oh my! Which is Which?

As if filing a lien wasn’t confusing enough, each state has its own requirements about what you need to do before you file the lien.  Pennsylvania requires that subcontractors provide the owner with a prelien notice 30 days before they file a lien. New Jersey requires that on public projects a notice of furnishing be […]