Everyone in the construction industry, from owners and contractors to subcontractors and vendors and industry attorneys need to understand the requirements to effectively protect their property from liens and/or enforce lien rights going forward.

Topics for discussion include: 

•             Time for Filing a Lien

•             Lien Language

•             Lien Filing Procedure Changes

•             Time for filing Suit ("lien action") on the Lien

•             Notice to Contractor Procedure

•             Language for the Interim Waiver and Release Upon Payment and the Waiver and Release Upon Final Payment

•             Affidavits of Non-Payment

•             Notice of Contest of Lien

•             Lien Discharge Bonds