State-Specific Mechanics Lien Laws: Primary state-level legislation governing mechanics liens, including specific requirements for lien releases, statutory forms, and timing requirements for filing and releasing liens. These laws vary by state.
Federal Miller Act: Federal law requiring payment bonds on federal construction projects, protecting subcontractors and suppliers when working on federal projects. Must be considered when the project involves federal construction.
State Little Miller Acts: State-level equivalents of the federal Miller Act, providing bond claim rights on state public projects, with specific requirements varying by jurisdiction.
Prompt Payment Acts: Federal and state laws governing timing of payments in construction projects, including requirements for payment schedules and penalties for late payments.
Uniform Commercial Code Article 9: Provisions affecting secured transactions and construction payments, including rules about security interests and priority of claims.
Contract Law Principles: Fundamental legal principles governing contracts, including consideration requirements, enforceability standards, and waiver and release principles.
State Notice Requirements: State-specific requirements for preliminary notices, notices of intent to lien, and release notices in construction projects.
State Property Laws: State-level real property statutes, recording requirements, and priority rules affecting construction liens and their releases.
