State Mechanics Lien Laws: State-specific regulations governing mechanics liens, including statutory forms, restrictions on lien waivers, and specific notice requirements. Each state has unique requirements that must be followed for lien waivers to be valid.

Federal Miller Act: Federal law requiring payment bonds on federal construction projects, which affects lien rights and waiver requirements on federal projects. Must be considered when drafting lien waivers for federal construction work.

State Little Miller Acts: State-level equivalents of the Federal Miller Act, providing protection for subcontractors and suppliers on state-funded construction projects. These acts influence lien waiver requirements for state public works projects.

State Contract Laws: Basic contract formation requirements including consideration, enforceability provisions, and other state-specific contract regulations that affect the validity of lien waivers.

State Notarization Requirements: Specific state requirements for notarization of lien waivers, including format, witness requirements, and proper execution procedures.

State-Specific Formatting Requirements: Technical requirements such as mandatory language, font size, and formatting specifications that vary by state and must be included for the waiver to be valid.

Industry Standards Documentation: Standard forms and requirements established by organizations like the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and ConsensusDocs that influence lien waiver drafting.

Consumer Protection Laws: State and federal consumer protection regulations that may apply to certain construction projects and affect the terms that can be included in lien waivers.