2003 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 1073

File Code: Real Property Prior Year Introduction As: SB 820/00 - JPR Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 695
Sponsored By:
Delegate Wood
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
2/20
First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
2/27
Re-referred Environmental Matters
2/28
Hearing 3/18 at 1:00 p.m.
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