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Mechanics' liens in South Carolina. (Construction Corner).

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| April 01, 2002 | Brailsford, Daniel T. | COPYRIGHT 2002 National Association of Credit Management. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Introduction

A mechanic's lien in South Carolina is an encumbrance, like that of a mortgage, on the real estate upon which a project is being built. The lien provides security for payment of persons whose labor and materials have been used in connection with the improvement of the property.

Distinctive Features of Law in State

A 1992 amendment to the mechanic's lien statute established a rather complicated procedure to avoid surprise liens by remote parties. Under the amendment, the contractor can file a "notice of project commencement" with the clerk of court of the county where the project is located within 15 days of commencement of the ...

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