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HB 752

Mechanics' liens; liens attaching to property, memorandum of lien.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Chris Runion and 1 co-sponsor

HB 752 revises Virginia mechanics' lien procedures, modifying how liens attach to property and changing memoranda filing requirements for construction payment claims.

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Bill Summary · HB 752

Legislative bill overview

HB 752 modifies Virginia's mechanics' lien law by adjusting how liens attach to property and revising requirements for filing memoranda of lien. The bill clarifies the scope and procedures contractors, suppliers, and workers must follow when securing payment rights against real property for labor and materials provided.

Why is this important

Mechanics' liens protect construction workers and suppliers by giving them legal claims against property if they're not paid. Changes to these laws affect the construction industry's cash flow, property owners' liability exposure, and the enforceability of payment claims in a multi-billion-dollar sector.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of lien attachment: Expanding or narrowing which property improvements qualify for mechanics' liens could benefit or burden contractors versus property owners
  • Notice and filing requirements: Making memoranda of lien easier or harder to file affects how quickly claims can be secured and how much notice property owners receive
  • Retroactive application: Whether changes apply to work already completed could create disputes over which rules apply to ongoing or recent projects

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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