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Lien law in Louisiana: the Louisiana private and public works acts.(Lien Law Update)
INTRODUCTION
Lien law in Louisiana is set forth in the Private Works Act, which governs if the owner, that is the party that hires the general contractor, is a private entity. The Public Works Act applies if the party that hires the general contractor is the State of Louisiana or a subdivision thereof.
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES OF LAW IN STATE
1. The Private Works Act
A lien creates two kinds of rights: claims against the owner and the contractor, LSA-R.S. 9:4802 A, and a privilege in the property securing the claim against the owner. A claim is a direct cause of action so that the contractor and owner are directly liable to the claimant. ...
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