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AL HB212
Bill
Status
2/11/2016
Primary Sponsor
Paul Beckman
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 35-11-210 of the Code of Alabama to create a new lien right for attorneys and accountants who provide professional services directly related to building or property ownership and operation.
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Allows attorneys and accountants to place liens on property and buildings for unpaid professional services rendered under contract with the property owner or proprietor.
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The lien extends to the full extent of the owner's right, title, and interest in the property, or to one full acre of land if the property is outside a city or town.
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Excludes legal services related to real estate closings on the sale, transfer, or mortgage of land from the attorney lien provision.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Property, liens for professional services by attorneys and accountants directly related to ownership and operation, Sec. 35-11-210 am'd.
Property, Real and Personal
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary
2/11/2016