Original contract was $202,846.62 (paid in full). Client issued a change order at end of job total billing for CO was $20,265.75 (Invoice date 3/31/21) We haven't been paid and the client refuses to communicate (won't return calls/emails). This project was before we signed on with LevelSet so we missed deadlines. What can we do now to collect on services rendered?
If you were a general contractor on the job (having a contract with the owner), you may be able to file a constitional lien. A constitutional lien generally does not have to meet the deadlines or many of the other formal requirements of statutory mechanic's liens. If the property was the owner's homestead, you may still need to meet additional requirements, including having a written contract with the owner. This is a tricky legal area and an attorney should be consulted before proceeding to assert a constitutional lien.
You can also file suit against the owner (assuming you have a contract with the owner) for the amount owed pursuant to breach of contract and similar legal theories.
This answer is general and should not be construed as legal advice, as we do not know the specific facts of your legal issue. Any comments provided are general and not meant to create an attorney-client relationship. If you would like more information, feel free to contact us. Thanks, Mario Lamar, Attorney at Allen Bryson, PLLC, 4131 N. Central Expwy, Suite 900, Dallas, Texas 75204 (214-586-0722); mlamar@allenbrysonlaw.com
Lien deadlines and rights are all gone.
File suit to collect your money and get a judgment.