Homestar Prop. Solutions, LLC v. Safeguard Props., LLC
358 F. Supp. 3d 807 | District Court, D. Maine | 2019
Holding Summary
Lien waiver provisions are unenforceable in ten states where prohibited by statute, but enforceable in eight states that allow parties to contract away lien rights; Homestar breached the contract by filing liens in lien-waivable states and must indemnify Safeguard for resulting costs.
Homestar breached the contract's Lien Waiver Provision when it filed mechanics' liens in lien-waivable states.
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