HOUSE BILL 1251

Sponsored By:

Delegates Baldwin, Love, V. Mitchell, and Palumbo

Entitled:

Mechanics' Liens - Executory Contracts - Prohibited Provision

Synopsis:

Providing that certain executory contracts between an owner and a contractor may not include a provision that waives or requires the contractor to waive the right to claim a mechanics' lien.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/13

First Reading Economic Matters

Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.

3/2

Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Robert C. Baldwin, District 33

Delegate Mary Ann E. Love, District 32

Delegate Van T. Mitchell, District 28

Delegate Richard A. Palumbo, District 22A

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACTORS -see also- HEATING & COOLING; HOME IMPROVEMENT

CONTRACTS -see also- LAND INSTALLMENT CONTRACTS; PROCUREMENT

MECHANICS' LIENS

Bill affects the following Statute:

Real Property

( 9-113 )

Documents:

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

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered