D.C. Code § 40-303.01

Current through codified legislation effective October 30, 2024

Section 40-303.01 - Subcontractor's lien - generally

Any person directly employed by a contractor described by § 40-301.01 (any such contractor also referred to herein as original contractor), whether the person is a subcontractor, materialman, or laborer, to furnish work or materials for the completion of the project, shall be entitled to the same rights and subject to the same obligations as the original contractor under this chapter, subject to the conditions and limitations set forth in this chapter.

Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1384, ch. 854, § 1239; June 25, 1936, 49 Stat. 1921, ch. 804; June 25, 1948, 62 Stat. 991, ch. 646, § 32(b); May 24, 1949, 63 Stat. 107, ch. 139, § 127; July 5, 1966, 80 Stat. 265, Pub. L. 89-493, § 15(a); Mar. 19, 2002, D.C. Law 14-84, § 2(b), 49 DRC 198; Oct. 20, 2005, D.C. Law 16-31, § 2(d), 52 DCR 7195.

Payment as defense to assertion of lien, see § 47-2883.03. .