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 […]
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Lien Filed in West Virginia
This news article based in Weirton, West Virginia gives a valid description of the reasoning behind filing a Mechanic’s Lien. Kokosing Construction Co. had done work on the Weirton Port, however they were never paid for their labor. They filed the mechanics lien for $513,350, which is the balance due to them. Before they filed […]