Construction Law Newsletter – Spring 2012
Often owners or other parties opposing a lien claim will rely on older cases interpreting the statute, which suggest that if the strict terms of the Lien Law are not closely adhered to, a claimant’s lien may be subject to prompt dismissal. The Pennsylvania Superior Court has recently issued a landmark decision under the Mechanics’ Lien Law which could change the way courts view a contractor, subcontractor or supplier’s right to file and secure a lien claim.