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Mechanics' Liens 101
Length: 1 Hour
This course discusses Minnesota and Wisconsin’s lien laws and requirements for filing and perfecting a construction lien. It will also provide a comprehensive guide outlining potential hazards to keep in mind for contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers.
Course Outline- Introduction
- What is a mechanic’s lien (and why is it valuable)?
- Who is entitled to a mechanic’s lien and who is not?
- The Process For Obtaining a Mechanic’s Lien - An Introduction
- Pre-Lien Notice and Contract Requirements
- Preserving Your Lien – the Mechanics Lien Statement
- Service and Notice of Your Lien
- Title Records, Multiple Liens, and Pre-Lawsuit Strategy
- Initiation of a Foreclosure on Your Mechanic’s Lien
- Common Lien and Release Headaches to Avoid
Learner Objectives
- The basics of mechanic’s liens
- Whether or not they are effective (and why)
- General tips to keep in mind
- How to prepare and file a mechanic’s lien
- What to do after you file a mechanic’s lien
Quiz Info
In order to receive continuing education credit(s), you will need to take a 10-question quiz following the course. To pass the quiz, you will need to achieve a score of 70% or higher. If you are unsuccessful, you will have an opportunity to repeat the quiz. Once you have successfully completed the quiz, you can download your continuing education certificate(s) showing the credit(s) that you have earned.
Credit Info
This course has been approved for one hour of MN residential contractor, remodeler, and roofer continuing education by the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry and includes the required Business Management credit, and one hour of WI Dwelling Contractor Qualifier by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.
If you are eligible to receive continuing education credits, your information will be electronically reported to the appropriate agency within 3 business days of course completion.
Access Info
Your online course is accessible 24/7. The course will be available to you for 180 days from purchase date.
Questions and Comments
Questions and comments related to the curriculum for this course may be submitted to the instructor at education@housingfirstmn.org.
Christopher W. Boline, Felhaber Larson
Chris Boline is an attorney with Felhaber Larson. He graduated from St. John’s University and received a law degree from William Mitchell College of Law. Chris represents clients in construction-related matters in residential and commercial settings. He helps contractors with all legal aspects and phases of their construction projects, including contracts, liens, and regulatory concerns. Chris works with developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers in disputes involving litigation, arbitration, and matters before administrative agencies that oversee licensing.
Lauren Janochoski, Felhaber Larson
Lauren Janochoski is an attorney at Felhaber Larson. Prior to embarking into practice, Lauren had the privilege to serve as a law clerk for Judge Jamie Cork in the First Judicial District, Dakota County, Minnesota. Today, her practice primarily focuses on construction and real estate litigation, as well as general business litigation and advice and counsel. She has litigated mechanic’s liens, construction defects, warranty issues, and slander of title claims. She represents both contractors and homeowners and has appeared as counsel in civil and criminal courts on behalf of both. She earned her B.A. from the University of St. Thomas and her J.D. from Mitchell Hamline School of Law.
Questions and comments related to the curriculum for this course may be submitted to the instructor at education@housingfirstmn.org.
