Comments on: Alert: Virginia General Assembly Tweaks Mechanic’s Lien Notice Requirements

By: Christopher G. Hill

Christopher G. Hill — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:31:32 +0000

That’s true, but administration aside, I think there were enough issues with credit and cash strapped homeowners that the GA wanted to try and alleviate this.

Really, I do think it puts an undue burden on the contractor, particularly where the contractor does not pull the permit themselves.

By: Scott Wolfe

Scott Wolfe — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 08:21:10 +0000

Hi Chris – Thanks for the post. I think I have a question about this MLA requirement that I just hinted to on a comment to your blog.

So, before, contractors could rely on the building permit. If it named a MLA, send notice. If it didn’t, don’t.

But now, contractors need to perform additional investigative work — contacting the authority who issues the permits to see whether a MLA has been named that isn’t on the permit?

Seems like a heavy burden to place on contractors, and an administrative nightmare.

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Thanks to Scott Wolfe! | Construction Law Musings- Richmond, VA — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:26:35 +0000

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By: Christopher G. Hill

Christopher G. Hill — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:09:57 +0000

Thanks Scott! I appreciate the chance to post here and love the new comment fearures.