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AL HB212

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/11/2016

Primary Sponsor

Paul Beckman

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2016

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Allows attorneys and accountants to place liens on property and buildings for unpaid professional services rendered under contract with the property owner or proprietor.

  • 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.

  • Excludes legal services related to real estate closings on the sale, transfer, or mortgage of land from the attorney lien provision.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/11/2016

Full Bill Text

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