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Montana Lien & Bond Claim Rights: What You Should Know
Furnishing to a construction project in Montana? Let’s take a look at the notice, lien, bond claim and suit requirements in Montana.
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Don’t Ignore Contractor Licensing Requirements
Be careful, don’t ignore contractor licensing requirements, because your mechanic’s lien rights may depend on it.
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What Does It Mean to “File” a Lien?
Do you need to file a lien? Be careful, if a lien must be filed by a deadline, ensure the document is actually filed.
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UCC-1 Collateral Description Reference Security Agreement
What happens when the collateral description in the Financing Statement says, “see attached Security Agreement,” but the agreement isn’t attached?
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Perfecting UCC Collateral Descriptions
A security interest is nothing without a collateral description. Take care to craft your perfectly imperfect collateral descriptions.
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Miller Act May Not Cover Unused Labor
We’ve previously discussed protections under the Miller Act, now let's look at something not covered under the Miller Act: unused labor.
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Backup Documentation & Mechanics Lien Filing
Backup documentation isn’t just used for preparing a document. Never underestimate the value of backup documentation and your mechanic’s lien.
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An Excessive Mechanic’s Lien in Nevada
How much money makes a mechanic’s lien claim excessive or frivolous? According to one Nevada court, $1,371,187.44.
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Notice of Non-Payment May Not Be Required in Louisiana
For material suppliers furnishing to public projects in Louisiana, one court decided notices of non-payment aren’t required.
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New York Residential Projects & Your Lien Rights
In New York, the deadline to file a mechanic's lien on a commercial project is different than for a residential project. Learn more here.
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Guide to Managing Mechanic’s Liens Across Multiple Sites
We are often asked whether a single mechanic’s lien can be filed on multiple buildings or parcels. The answer is: maybe.
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South Carolina Lien and Bond Claim Rights
Furnishing to a construction project in South Carolina? Let's review mechanic’s lien and bond claim rights for projects in South Carolina.