Mass. Gen. Laws c. 254
Court Order Extending Deadlines Due to COVID Did Not Apply to Mechanic’s Liens
September 12th, 2022
After the onset of COVID-19, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court extended court deadlines in a series of four orders. Any deadline “set forth in statutes or court rules” falling between March 17 and June 20, 2020 was tolled, or extended, to…
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Categories: Construction
A Promise to Pay Doesn’t Extend Lien Deadlines
January 24th, 2018
Mechanic’s lien rights arise from the laws of each state; there is no common-law right to unilaterally lien someone else’s property. As such, compliance with statutory requirements and deadlines is paramount. Thus, when an owner promised to pay a…
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Categories: Construction
About Stan Martin
Stan Martin holds a law degree and an undergraduate degree in architecture. He has been involved with the construction industry for more than 45 years, working in construction prior to law school and beginning his construction law practice. During his career, he has been actively involved with the Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts, the Boston Society of Architects, the American Arbitration Association, and the Massachusetts Building Congress.