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04Dec

Significant Changes to Georgia Lien Law on January 1: Are You Prepared?

Baker Donelson | | Return|
Important changes to the Georgia law on waivers for mechanic's lien and payment bond claims (lien waivers) are effective January 1, 2021. Under current Georgia law, lien waivers are "conditional," meaning they do not waive lien and payment bond rights until payment of the amount stated in the lien waiver is received. However, Georgia law presumes that payment occurred (and the lien waiver becomes effective) even if there was no payment unless an "Affidavit of Nonpayment" is filed within 60 days...
By: Baker Donelson
Source Url: https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/significant-changes-to-georgia-lien-law-96482/

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