Louisiana law (the Private Works Act – La. R.S. 9:4801, et seq.) does not require project owners to obtain lien waivers or to obtain a clear lien certificate from the clerk of court, but many construction contracts require lien waivers and a clear lien certificate before the contractor will be entitled to
Louisiana Private Works Act
Proper Form and Content of a Louisiana Private Works Act Lien
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Posted in Construction Law, Louisiana In General
By the Kean Miller Construction Team
Louisiana’s Private Works Act [1] allows an unpaid contractor, subcontractor, or material supplier to file a “statement of claim or privilege” (i.e., lien) upon the property improved by their work or materials. A properly filed lien in the amount of the unpaid balance can then form the…