2000 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 657

File Code: Real Property Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 820
Sponsored By:
Delegate Brown
Entitled:
Mechanics' Liens - Notice to Purchaser

Synopsis:

Clarifying that the filing of a petition constitutes notice to a purchaser of real property of the possibility of a mechanics' lien being perfected, even if equitable title has passed to the purchaser; and prohibiting the filing of a petition concerning a mechanics' lien from affecting a bona fide purchaser for value.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/10
First Reading Economic Matters
Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
3/21
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