2000 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 820

File Code: Real Property Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 657
Sponsored By:
Senator DeGrange
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

Senate Action
2/17
First Reading Senate Rules
2/18
Re-referred Judicial Proceedings
2/23
Hearing 3/8 at 1:00 p.m.
3/14
Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
House 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