Apr 22, 2020 | Construction Law
The answer to this question depends on the type of work being performed. A home improvement license is required to perform “home improvement” work in Maryland. “Home improvement” means “the addition to or alteration, conversion, improvement, modernization,...
Mar 26, 2020 | Construction Law
A mechanic’s lien is a statutory right enabling those who provide labor or materials on a construction project to secure a lien on the property for the value of any unpaid work. Maryland’s mechanic’s lien law is designed to encourage construction by affording this...
Apr 9, 2018 | Construction Law, Home Improvement Law
I HIRED A CONTRACTOR TO RENOVATE MY HOUSE AND LATER FOUND OUT THAT HE IS UNLICENSED, WHAT SHOULD I DO NOW? In the District of Columbia, a contractor performing “home improvement work” must possess a home improvement license or home improvement salesperson license....
Apr 28, 2017 | Construction Law
In the District of Columbia (“DC”), a contractor or subcontractor may record a notice of mechanic’s lien with the DC Recorder of Deeds (land records) at any time during construction or within 90 days following project completion or termination. If the notice is not...
Apr 3, 2017 | Construction Law
A mechanic’s lien is a statutory right enabling those who provide labor and/or materials on a construction project to secure a lien on the property for the value of any unpaid work. Maryland’s mechanic’s lien law is designed to encourage construction by affording...
Mar 11, 2017 | Construction Law
In Maryland, a subcontractor must send a notice of intention to claim a mechanic’s lien to the owner of the subject property within 120 days following the last day the subcontractor performed work or furnished materials on the Project. The notice of intention to claim...