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07Oct

Georgia Owners and Contractors: Time to Update Your Lien Waiver Forms and Other Contract Provisions

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Construction owners and contractors in Georgia rely heavily upon the statutory protections provided by Georgia’s mechanic’s lien waiver law, O.C.G.A § 44-14-366. Beginning January 1, 2021, these protections will be narrowed under a new law signed by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp on August 5, 2020.  Owners and contractors in Georgia should update their lien and claim waiver forms and related contract provisions in order to continue receiving the same – or even higher – levels of protection from...
By: Akerman LLP
Source Url: https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/georgia-owners-and-contractors-time-to-55737/

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