Georgia’s Construction Notice Scheme for Notices of Commencement and Notices to Owners
Empowering Construction Professionals: The Georgia Center for Arbitration & Mediation’s Role in Conflict Resolution
In the intricate world of construction, where every detail matters and timelines are crucial, disputes are almost inevitable. However, amidst the challenges, there exists a new beacon of hope: the Georgia Center for Arbitration & Mediation (GCAAM). As a premier institution specializing in alternative dispute resolution (ADR), GCAAM plays a pivotal role […]
How Subcontractors and Suppliers Can Prevent Payment Problems
Is a Notice of Intent to Lien Required in Georgia? Notices of Intent to Lien documents can be confusing to subcontractors and material suppliers; particularly those who work in–or supply to–projects in multiple states. That’s primarily because these Notices of Intent to File Liens are only required in certain states […]
Georgia Lawmakers Consider Payment Bond Requirements for Development Authorities
by Brianna Cook While many bills were passed and many were not, the Senate did not reach unanimity regarding Georgia Senate Bill 171—a bill relating to mechanics and materialmen liens, to provide that such liens may attach to the usufruct interest of properties owned by or titled in a development […]
House Bill 1221 Could Amend Georgia’s Lien Laws in 2022
Representative Matthew Gambill of the 15th District from Cartersville has introduced Georgia Hour Bill 1221 in the current 2022 legislative session. This bill purports to change O.C.G.A. § 44-14-361.1 relating to how liens are declared, created, recorded for lien claimaint with an amount due of $10,000.00 or less. It also […]