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How do I send a construction lien on a customer in New Hampshire and we are based In Massachusetts?

We are a small LLC company that manufactures steel buildings. We have written contracts for our buildings sales. We manufactured and installed a 30’x44’ building in Derry NH for a customer and it has been completed for a around 3 months now. The customer does not want to pay the balance on the building to us. The building was completed and signed off on the invoice by the customer and the building also passed inspection. The customer just refuses to pay the balance. We need to get our balance in full. How do we proceed with a lien on his home? Thank you

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Jul 8, 2020

Contractors, subs, and suppliers can file a mechanics lien for work done in another state, regardless of where they're located. Note, though, that New Hampshire mechanics liens are unique - in order to establish a mechanics lien claim for a New Hampshire project, a lawsuit must generally be filed. So, hiring a New Hampshire construction attorney is wise, if not necessary, when a lien will be filed there. If you do intend to file a lien, one of these attorneys should be able to help: Find a New Hampshire Construction Lawyer. Also, note that the deadline to file a New Hampshire mechanics lien is generally 120 calendar days after last furnishing labor or materials to the project. So, if a few months have passed, it'd be wise to get that ball rolling sooner than later. Still, regardless of lien availability, other claims may be on the table - like breach of contract. And, sending the debt to collections could be yet another way to secure payment. For further discussion on New Hampshire's mechanics lien requirements: New Hampshire Mechanics Lien Guide and FAQs.

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