Mechanics liens from subcontractors who haven't been paid often have priority over new mortgages and can severely and quickly devalue a property owner's interest.
Not exact matches
Other cases heard by the Circuit Courts include
mechanics»
liens and misdemeanor violations transferred
from the District Courts for jury trials.
In Texas, contractors and suppliers file
mechanic's
liens on real property to secure payment
from owners on construction contracts.
Defended Fortune 500 company against general contractor and subcontractors»
mechanic's
lien and other claims arising
from solar panel installation project in complex, consolidated California state court cases.
When I received a letter
from his attorney stating that I owed him money or they would file a
mechanics lien, I had my attorney tell them that if he doesn't back off I would go after him criminally and use the neighbor as a witness.
It protects you
from additional title defects that were not readily seen by reviewing the recorded documents, such as claims for adverse possession or prescriptive easements; subsequent encroachments by neighbors; incorrect surveys; and silent
liens, such as
mechanics» or estate tax
liens.
In addition, title insurance companies require affidavits
from sellers associated with construction and
mechanics liens.