Posts Tagged ‘mechanic’s lien’
Arizona Supreme Court Further Interprets Arizona Mechanics' Lien Statute
While not a hot topic to the general public, Arizona Contractors should be aware of Arizona Mechanics’ Lien Statutes and how the Courts modify and interpret them. In a recent decision (Weitz Co LLC v. Heth), the Arizona Supreme Court recently held Arizona’s Mechanics’ lien Statutes, do not preclude equitable subrogation of lien that attached…
Read MoreIs There A Form For A Mechanic's & Materialmen's Lien?
45.Lien Form by f-thomas As construction starts to ramp up again in the Valley of the Sun, so do the issues associated with collecting on contracts. A great mechanism for contractors and material suppliers to assist in collection of monies is a Mechanic’s & Materialmen’s Lien. A Mechanic’s & Materialmen’s Lien is a great security measure…
Read MoreWhen May a Subcontractor Lien (Residential v Commercial)?
Today’s post is another installment from last November’s Arizona Lien Law Seminar. In this installment we talk about the difference between residential and commercial projects and how that affects subcontractor lien rights. As a subcontractor on a residential project in Arizona, you ONLY have lien rights if you have a contract directly with the owner. …
Read MoreArizona's 20-Day Preliminary Notice — What if the Project Takes Less than 20 Days?
Did you know that if you are a contractor working in Arizona, you have to send out an Arizona 20-day Preliminary Notice in order to have the right later on to record a Mechanic’s Lien? Properly completing and serving the 20-Day Preliminary Notice is a prerequisite to being able to record a lien. Recording a…
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