HOUSE BILL 768

File Code: Real Property Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 680

Sponsored By:

Delegate Kach (By Request)

Entitled:

Mechanics' Liens - Notice to Purchaser

Synopsis:

Clarifying that the filing of a petition to establish a mechanic's lien constitutes notice to a purchaser of the possibility of a mechanic's lien being perfected, even if equitable title has passed to the purchaser.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/12

First Reading Economic Matters

2/17

Hearing 3/16 at 1:00 p.m.

3/26

Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

MECHANICS' LIENS

NOTICES

PETITIONS

REAL PROPERTY

Bill affects the following Statute:

Real Property

( 9-102 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered