Construction Lien Placed on Beyonce and Jay-Z New Home They may have an estimated combined net worth of over $1 billion, but Beyonce and Jay-Z are still subjected to the powerful effect of construction liens. The new 30,000 square foot home the couple bought earlier this year just had a California construction lien filed against […]
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California’s Mechanics Lien
In California, liens filed on private property are known as Mechanic’s Liens. When a California mechanics lien is filed with regard to work performed on privately owned property, it attaches to and encumbers the fee simple ownership of property.In most circumstances, California does not allow mechanics liens to be filed on government owned property. However, […]
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California’s New Mechanics Lien Law Changes In Effect
The most significant changes to California construction law in decades will became law on July 1, 2012. Owners, builders, developers, design professionals, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and laborers rely on california mechanics liens, stop notices and/or bond claims to preserve their rights to payment. The changes attempt to simplify the legal rules and procedures for utilizing […]
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Taking the Surprise Out of a Mechanics Lien Claim
Mechanics liens are great ways for a supplier, subcontractor, or even a contractor to take a step to ensure compensation for the work they perform on a construction Project. Usually, after the mechanics lien has been filed, the lien claimant can file a lawsuit to foreclose on the property. The mechanics lien filing and the subsequent foreclosure […]