HB353 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Paul Beckman

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Property, liens for professional services by attorneys and accountants directly related to ownership and operation, Sec. 35-11-210 am'd.

Summary

HB353 would authorize attorneys and accountants to place a lien on property for professional services directly related to ownership or operation of buildings or improvements under contract with the owner.

What This Bill Does

It amends Section 35-11-210 to add a new lien right for lawyers and CPAs for services tied to ownership or operation of buildings or improvements. The lien would attach to both the building or improvements and the land, with the extent depending on local land rules (city lots use the entire lot; non-city uses one extra acre). It excludes legal services related to real estate closings from the lien. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after the Governor signs it into law.

Who It Affects

• Attorneys and accountants: gain a new right to place a lien on property for eligible professional services related to ownership/operation of buildings or improvements.
• Property owners or proprietors: may be subject to a lien on their building and land for unpaid professional services (excluding closing-related real estate legal services).

Key Provisions

• Creates a lien for attorneys and accountants for professional services directly related to ownership or operation of buildings or improvements, when contracted with the owner.
• Lien attaches to the building or improvements and to the land, limited by the ownership extent and local lot rules (city: entire lot; non-city: one additional acre).
• Excludes legal services directly connected to real estate closings (sale, transfer, or mortgage) from the lien.
• Effective date: first day of the third month after gubernatorial approval.
• Amends Section 35-11-210 to implement these changes.

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Subjects

Property, Real and Personal