Construction Law & Litigation Blog
Connecticut’s Procedure for Substituting a Bond for a Mechanic’s Lien Needs to be Changed
The purpose of a mechanic’s lien is to provide collateral for a contract debt. If you perform work on a project and are not paid, then the mechanic’s lien laws
FILING A MECHANIC’S LIEN WITHOUT AN ATTORNEY IS ALLOWED BUT DIFFICULT TO DO SO CORRECTLY
I don’t recommend that contractors file their own mechanic’s liens without the aid of an attorney.
The Importance of Reading and Understanding Your Construction Contract
Everyone knows that they ought to eat right and exercise; yet, far too few of us do it. Similarly, proper construction contract management requires a contractor to thoroughly understand their
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU ARE NOT BEING PAID
The most common issue I confront as a construction attorney is what to do when my client is not being paid. The standard approaches include sending a demand letter, making
Remedial Work Does Not Extend the Deadline to Commence an Action on a Payment Bond
As most contractors are aware, if they are not paid for their labor, materials, and/or services, they can strengthen their position prior to filing a lawsuit by filing a mechanic’s
A Recent Superior Court Decision May Affect Subcontractor/Supplier Mechanic’s Liens
In a recent decision, the Superior Court discharged the mechanic’s liens of several subcontractors, because the general contractor had already filed a lien for the unpaid contract balance. Wegrzyniak v.
Slander of Title is Almost Always an Inappropriate Response to a Mechanic’s Lien
On rare occasions, I have had to contend with a claim of “slander of title” being filed in response to a mechanic’s lien. A slander of title claim requires:
Recent Decision Demonstrates the Importance of Complying with Contract Notice Provisions
A common provision in construction contracts requires a contractor to give notice to the owner within a certain number of days of an event giving rise to a claim.
There are Times When Filing a Mechanic’s Lien May Not be the Best Option
As I have written before, a mechanic’s lien provides a contractor with an attachment to real property to secure the amount claimed due for work performed. However, before the mechanic’s
Possible Revisions to Connecticut’s Prevailing Wage Laws
Anyone involved with public construction projects is familiar with the term “prevailing wage,” which is generally understood to mean the minimum wages established by the government for each labor class