Business
Shorten the Time to Foreclose a Lien
While the timeframes for filing, enforcing and discharging construction liens vary by state, some statutes allow for the outright cancellation of a lien. An electrical subcontractor recently found this out the hard way.
By Patrick Barthet
May 13, 2021
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Business
by Patrick Barthet
Patrick Barthet is founder and principal of The Barthet Firm, a 12 lawyer construction practice which has been serving South Florida’s construction industry for over 25 years. Publisher of the award winning blog, thelienzone.com, the firm provides regular advice to construction professionals. Also instructive is thelienzonepodcast.com, regularly presented by fellow principal, Alex Barthet.
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