In Tennessee, liens filed on private property or on funds relating to a public project are known as Mechanic’s Liens. When a Tennessee mechanics lien is filed with regard to work performed on privately owned property, it attaches to and encumbers the fee simple ownership of property. All persons providing labor or materials for the […]
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4th of July Construction Halt
Many roads and routes are under construction this summer, including the roads in Tennessee.Thankfully, the Tennessee Department of Transportation has decided to put all road construction on hold for the Independence Day weekend. Now those traveling to parties, picnics, and cook outs will not have to worry about delays on the roads. Construction will resume […]
Kentucky Mechanic’s Lien
In Kentucky, liens filed on private property or on funds relating to a public project are known as Kentucky Mechanic’s Liens. When a Kentucky mechanics 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 Kentucky mechanics lien is filed […]
Liens rise 40 percent in 2012
The number of liens claimed in Louisville, KY this past year have risen forty percent. In 2011, there were approximately 75 liens over $5000. And in 2012, there were 105 liens filed, a 40 percent rise. Recently, the amount of liens have been falling steadily, going from 260 in 2008, 180 in 2009, 95 in […]
West Virginia Mechanic’s Lien Guidelines
Liens filed on private property in West Virginia are known as mechanics’ liens . When a West Virginia mechanics lien if filed with regard to work performed on privately owned property, it attaches to and encumbers the fee simple ownership of property. Contractors, subcontractors, sub-subcontractors and suppliers have West Virginia mechanics lien rights. Any person […]