Liens have always been a hot topic on the blog. For some reason, contractor interest in liens had taken a hit in past year (perhaps because most homes were over-mortgaged). But liens are back with a vengeance, and contractors are stepping up their internal lien procedures to ensure that their[...]
Archive for the ‘Liens & UCC’ Category
March 22nd, 2012 - 10:27 am § in Lien Notice, Liens & UCC
Save a Legal Fee: Protecting Lien Rights With A Proper Lien Notice
February 27th, 2012 - 6:00 am § in Forms, Liens & UCC
Save A Legal Fee: Use a Notice to Customer or Sacrifice Your Lien Rights
A few weeks back, I started the “Save A Legal Fee” column, replacing the not-so-popular “Solicitation of the Month” column. I think that it is much better received and will continue to try and bring it to you every week. This week: saving your money – and your li[...]
January 18th, 2012 - 6:00 am § in Bonds & Surety, Case Law, Construction Liability, Construction News, Liens & UCC, Litigating Your Lien
Lien Claimant’s Right to Execute Against Bond Upheld in Court of Appeals
Stonewood v. Infinity Homes is a simple construction dispute over a matter of about $9,000.00. But sometimes these tiny little disputes turn into expensive legal battles over mere procedural quivering. In Stonewood, a small subcontractor won a big victory yesterday when the Divison 1 C[...]
The Lien Notice: Yes, You Can Pay Twice For Your Construction Work
What is it about the Holidays that seems to rile up residential disputes? Every year Thanksgiving through New Years, my phone rings off the hook with disputes between contractors and homeowners. End of the year accounting, paying for Christmas gifts, what have you – its a popular time o[...]
Three New Years Resolutions For Contractors
Its a whole new year. 2012 is a chance for a fresh start for your construction business. Some people give up red meat, some people give up coffee – but lets think about your business operation. Here are some ideas.[...]
Time To Revisit The Washington Lien Deadlines
Its that time again – time to brush up on your Washington lien deadlines. Remember, the lien deadlines are important to all of us, whether you are a filer or the recipient of the lien. Consider these deadlines to ensure that your lien is valid.[...]
