(a) Any provision in a construction contract or any periodic lien waiver issued pursuant to a construction contract that purports to waive or release the right of a contractor, subcontractor or supplier engaged to perform services, perform labor or furnish materials under the construction contract to (1) claim a mechanic's lien, or (2) make a claim against a payment bond, for services, labor or materials which have not yet been performed and paid for shall be void and of no effect.
(b) Notwithstanding any provision of subsection (a) of this section, this section shall not be construed to prohibit (1) the subordination of a mechanic's lien to the lien of a mortgage or security interest, or (2) the enforcement of an agreement to subordinate a mechanic's lien to the lien of a mortgage or security interest.
(P.A. 99-153, S. 4.)
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Title 42 - Business, Selling, Trading and Collection Practices
Chapter 742b - Construction Contracts
Section 42-158i. - Definitions.
Section 42-158k. - Retainage limitation. Payment by owner. Time limits.
Section 42-158m. - Adjudication of disputes in this state.
Section 42-158n. - Required job site postings.
Section 42-158o. - Surety obligations.
Section 42-158q. - Escrow account exclusions.
Section 42-158r. - Enforcement of retainage and adjudication in this state.