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AL SB447
Bill
Status
3/22/2012
Primary Sponsor
Rusty Glover
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AI Summary
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Authorizes licensed architects, professional engineers, and professional land surveyors to place liens against property for services rendered even when construction work has not yet begun.
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Requires a written statement of the lien claim to be filed with the judge of probate in the county where the property is located within 90 days of service delivery.
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Establishes the lien as a first lien and privilege superior to any liens, privileges, or mortgages recorded after the claim statement is filed.
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Lien claim is not effective against third parties until the written statement is filed for registry with the probate judge.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Professions and Businesses, licensed architect, professional engineers, or professional land surveyor, liens authorized for services rendered, work not begun
Civil Procedure
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary
3/22/2012