We have a project coming up in Albemarle County. It is a Parking Garage and Sitwork with Apartment Buildings coming later. Is there a Notice of Commencement required for Private Projects?...Read More
Am small business that built aerial fiber optic cable for Shentel contractor in multiple locations in Virginia. Now they will not pay me and owe me $51,000. How do I put a lien on the funds that he owes me?...Read More
I filed the bond claim before the deadline but Levelset is still saying our payment is not protected. In the meantime my customer has filed for bankruptcy. Do I proceed with the bond claim or file the proof of claim through the bankruptcy court?...Read More
I'm a supplier on a project in VA. Our customer ordered a custom product, and paid the initial deposit. We are close to finishing fabrication and are due to ship soon. Our customer informed us today that their customer (owner) has asked for the installation to be delayed and there is a chance they m...Read More...Read More
My husband did repairs for a gentleman on his house. My husband is not licensed but he carries liability insurance. We have written contract he signed. The homeowner paid 3 checks and then stopped payment on 2 checks totaling $2000. What can we do?...Read More
The contract was signed, but are there other courses of action, such as filing a lawsuit against the property owner(such as unjust enrichment)? Also is there a responsibility on the part of the GC who is claiming not to have been paid. Do they have the responsibility to verify they have not been paid, a...Read More...Read More
We filed a lien in Virginia on May 5, 2023. We are a material supplier. I see in Virginia, in order to enforce a lien, an action to enforce a mechanics lien must be initiated within the later of 6 months from date lien recorded or 60 days from the completion or termination of the project. What is considere...Read More...Read More
I’m a Class a Residential Building Contractor who was introduced into a new build situation after it had already been planned for and contracted with the Project Manager and the Owners/Clients. They fired the project manager and are pursuing embezzlement charges against said Project Managem...Read More...Read More
We are subcontractors on a job. We filed an "intent to lien" and they have made a partial payment. What do I need to do before I file the mechanic's lien/...Read More
what kind of document can we sign after filing a lien on a county? in order to receive full & final payment and then be able to remove the lien?...Read More
We finished work on a job as a sub of a sub in mid April. We went to the county to file a lien, but were told without a civil suit the lien doesn't hold much weight and would just sit in the file. Is this accurate? Can the lien only be enforced with a civil case? if so, do we file a civil suit against the Owner ...Read More...Read More
I have a project in Vienna Fairfax I submitted plans for building permit since September,2021 but the permit delay approve unit December ,2022 the whole entire year now my customer need me to reimburse the whole year of rent $84,000 because of the permit issue delay...Read More
I have a project under Fairfax county va this project submitted permit since September 2021 and received permit the issue day was Dec 2022 it over a year now the project is completed my customer don’t want to pay me the balance of $35,000 plus materials $15,000 my customer said that need me ...Read More...Read More