Lien laws are often the best protection a contractor or material supplier has for getting paid. This presentation will cover how to effectively use lien rights to get paid, including explanations of statutory notice and filing requirements, as well as avoiding common pitfalls. Contractors and suppliers with gain practical insight regarding effectively using lien rights as a routine formality or for the occasional collection problem. Topics will include technical requirements for enforcement of lien rights on private projects; establishing payment priority; using lien notices to gain leverage; as well as the pros and cons of managing liens in-house or via third-party service providers.
