Heritage Contracting, L.L.C. v. Vasquez

By Judge Robert J. Smith

This matter comes before the Court onPetitioner Chopp & Company’s (“Chopp”) petition to intervene. After considering the oral arguments of counsel and reviewing the applicable legal authority, the Court finds that the statutory time limit for filing and perfecting a mechanic’s lien has passed as to both debtors. Therefore, the Court denies Chopp’s petition.

Background

In 2007, Defendants Florentino Vasquez and Santi Singhsindh owned real property located in McLean, Virginia, as joint tenants with the right of survivorship. Vasquez and Singhsindh hired several contractors…