HB1436. Mechanics' lien' notice; claimant must send to property owner 30 days before filing.

Virginia General Assembly. 2013 Regular Session. House of Delegates.

Introduced:
Dec 20, 2012
Last Action:
Feb 05, 2013
Left in Courts of Justice

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History

Dec 20, 2012: House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/13 13100661D

Dec 20, 2012: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/13 13100661D

Dec 20, 2012: House: Committee Referral Pending

Dec 20, 2012: House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

Dec 20, 2012: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

Jan 07, 2013: House: Assigned Courts sub: #2 Civil

Jan 07, 2013: Assigned Courts sub: #2 Civil

Feb 05, 2013: Left in Courts of Justice

Summary

Mechanics' lien notice. Provides that any person intending to perfect a mechanics' lien against a one-family or two-family residential dwelling unit must send the mechanics' lien agent designated on the building permit or, if no agent is designated on the permit, the property owner written notice of his intention at least 30 days before filing the memorandum of lien with the clerk of the court. The bill also provides that if no mechanics' lien agent is designated on the building permit, the permit shall contain the name and mailing address of the property owner.