# W. Va. Code § 38-2-2: Lien of subcontractor

> West Virginia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C38_A2_S2

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 38-2-2
- **Heading:** Lien of subcontractor
- **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WV Code / Chapter 38 / Article 2 / Section 2

## Text

Every person, firm or corporation who, under and by virtue of a contract with such general contractor as is mentioned in section one of this article, or with a subcontractor for a part of such work, either for an agreed contract price or by day or by piece, or other basis of payment, shall furnish any part of the materials, machinery or other necessary supplies or equipment, or shall perform any labor, do any work or provide any services necessary to the completion of any general contract, such as is mentioned in section one of this article, shall have such a lien for his or her compensation, as is provided for in section one of this article.

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. Code § 38-2-1 §38-2-1. Lien of contractor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C38_A2_S1.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 38-2-2 §38-2-2. Lien of subcontractor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C38_A2_S2.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 38-2-3 §38-2-3. Lien of materialman furnishing supplies to owner.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C38_A2_S3.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 38-2-4 §38-2-4. Lien of materialman furnishing supplies to contractor or subcontractor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C38_A2_S4.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 38-2-5 §38-2-5. Lien of mechanic or laborer working for owner.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C38_A2_S5.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 38-2-6 §38-2-6. Lien of mechanic or laborer working for contractor or subcontractor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C38_A2_S6.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 38-2-6A §38-2-6a. Lien of architect, surveyor, engineer or landscape architect.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C38_A2_S6A.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 38-2-7 §38-2-7. Necessity and period for perfecting lien.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C38_A2_S7.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 38-2-8 §38-2-8. Notice and recordation of contractor's lien.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C38_A2_S8.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 38-2-9 §38-2-9. Notice and recordation of subcontractor's lien.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C38_A2_S9.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 38-2-10 §38-2-10. Notice and recordation of lien for supplies furnished to owner.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C38_A2_S10.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 38-2-11 §38-2-11. Notice and recordation of lien for supplies furnished to contractor or subcontractor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C38_A2_S11.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 38-2-12 §38-2-12. Notice and recordation of lien of mechanic or laborer working for owner.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C38_A2_S12.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 38-2-13 §38-2-13. Notice and recordation of lien of mechanic or laborer working for contractor or subcontractor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C38_A2_S13.md)

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