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 […]
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 […]
New Walmart Superstore to Begin Construction
Once building permits are issued, a new Walmart superstore is set to begin building in Cochran, Wyoming. The store is going to be 183,000 square feet. This Walmart calls for almost 700 parking spaces, a large outdoor garden center, and a drive through pharmacy. There is a bit of work to be done on the […]
Construction Industry Growth
The construction industry in Ohio, as well as the rest of the country, continues to rise for the first time since the recession a few years ago. This past January, they were busy with over five new constructionprojects, when generally they get about one or two. The following months were a bit slow for them, […]
Texas Mechanics Lien
In Texas, mechanics’ liens are created by constitutional right and by statute. A Constitutional Lien is available only to contractors in direct contractual privity with the owner for the improvements to the property. Statutory mechanics’ liens may be asserted, similar to other states, by general contractors, subcontractors, materialmen, mechanics, or artisans. A Texas mechanics lien […]