Construction Liens

For general contractors, subcontractors and suppliers in Michigan, the construction lien is one of the most powerful legal tools they have to get paid for their work. Knowing how to enforce a construction lien is key. Here are the ways a subcontractor can preserve a construction lien and enforce it against a contractor, developer or…

The Michigan Court of Appeals recently provided guidance on how to better determine whether a private construction project should be considered a “residential structure” for purposes of construction lien rights under the Michigan Construction Lien Act. The Lien Act defines “residential structure”  as “an individual residential condominium unit or a residential building containing not more than…