Tag Archives: Mechanics Lien

Construction & Renovation

To Whom Should Owners Turn with Contractor Complaints?

Property owners are frustrated when their builder fails to properly complete the agreed upon work for the purchase price. Sometimes these difficulties are relatively minor. Perhaps only a timely warranty claim letter to the builder will get the problems fixed. Not all disputes can be resolved amicably. For relatively simple matters, the owner may be […]

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Construction & Renovation Foreclosures Litigation

Dealing with Memorandum for Mechanics Lien

A disgruntled contractor or supplier may attempt to collect a payment from owners by filing a Memorandum for Mechanics Lien against the real estate. Under Virginia law, claimants (contractors or material suppliers) can interfere with owners’ ability to sell or refinance property by filing a lien in land records without first filing a lawsuit and obtaining […]

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