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Article: Mechanics' Liens in Hawaii.
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- Business Credit
- Article date:
- June 1, 2001
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Introduction
Under Hawaii law, the procedural requirements for perfecting a mechanic's lien are strictly construed and enforced; however, the remedial aspects of the law are liberally construed to effect the purpose of the mechanic's lien statute to protect mechanics and materialmen who have furnished both time and material for others.
Who Can File a Mechanic's and Materialmen's Lien?
Any person or association of persons furnishing labor or material in the improvement of real property can apply for a lien. The furnishing of materials includes materials incorporated in the improvement, substantially consumed in construction operations, or ...