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Corona Virus ...and your legal cases As of March 16, 2020, it is clear America is in the fight of its life against an invisible foe known as Covid-19 aka the coronavirus. This foreign invader grows faster than compound interest. It is a true monster with exponential superpowers. In the course of 55 days (the number of days since the first American was confirmed to have this virus to now), this virus caused one of the strongest bull markets in stock market history to lose thre

Indiana Mechanic Liens 1. What is a lien, and what does it do? ANSWER: A lien is a right that attaches to the property of another individual or entity. Once a lien is created the lien holder generally has the right to restrict the transfer of title to the property, whether that property is an automobile or a parcel of real estate. 2. How do Indiana mechanic liens differ from other types of liens? ANSWER: Mechanic liens are generally created the minute a contractor provides

Under Indiana law suppliers of labor, materials and equipment have the right, under certain circumstances, to hold and enforce a mechanic lien to insure they are paid for their efforts. Those lien rights can be quite vexing for the property owner, when payment issues arise. In order to avoid the problems associated with mechanic liens, property owners and general contractors may specify in their contracts that the contractors and subcontractors waive their rights to record

INDIANA MECHANIC LIEN FOR RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Anyone who deals with the construction or remodeling of a new home in Indiana should have a basic understanding of Indiana’s mechanic lien law. When contractors, suppliers, or equipment rental companies provide labor, material or equipment for the construction or improvement of a residential property, they may have lien rights. If they do not get paid, they may file a lien against the property. The filing of a lien against any

Indiana Mechanic's Lien Statute NUANCES OF INDIANA’S PRE-LIEN NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOUND WITHIN THE INDIANA MECHANIC’S LIEN STATUTE Indiana, like most states, has enacted a mechanic lien law designed to help insure those who provide labor, material and services on construction projects get paid. The statute found at I.C. 32-28-3-1 through I.C. 32-28-3-18 seeks to protect the contractor rather than the consumer. However, like any good sword, it has a sharp edge that can cut b