I have a customer who is doing a job for the government (IRS). I've already filed a lien on the control portion of it and now there is some parts that weren't paid for up front. Can I add the parts on to the lien filed for the controls or do I have to do a separate for the parts? I want to make sure that I have everything in line for the lien since its a government job....Read More
We have a dispute with a builder (in Ruidoso, NM). The laminate flooring was installed incorrectly (according to two independent inspectors). Builder wants to get final "retainage" payment, calls the reports of incorrect installation "bullshit", but it is my understanding that the "retainage" is specifically for the purpose of making sure all parts of the job are complete. I have seen different amounts to calculate an amount to withhold. The cost of materials (if we have to rip out and start over) and install is more than half the retainage. I suggested paying half, and either the builder remedy the install or I find someone else to do it, pay them, then pay the builder any left over amount (if any). Should I 1)pay a partial amount now 2)not pay anything until bids and other contractors lined up and I know the costs better or 3)another option? Thanks!...Read More
I contracted with a General Contractor for a kitchen remodel. Finally work was completed and final payment to contractor was made on 8/25/22 check cleared the bank 8/29/22. A subcontractor filed a lien against my property on 11/14/22 for unpaid balance from contractor. Is this legal in New Mexico? Do I owe this?...Read More
I am a homeowner. I had renovations done by a contractor who threatened to place a lien against my home if I didn't meet the terms of his contract. What can I do to protect my home and finances....Read More
A roofing contractor just re-roofed my house. before he started, i pointed out my refrigerated a/c units that are outside, on the ground, and said it is very important to protect these during the process, they are fragile. he assured me he would, nothing to worry about. During the re-roofing, i walked outside to find one of his employees standing on my oldest a/c unit. I told him to get down, asked if he had been doing that all along, and he admitted he had. i texted the owner who told his foreman to put a stop to it. But i have previous experience with someone standing on one of these units, and rendering it inoperable, due to cracked coils or some other mechanism. we can't test the coils until its warmer outside so i want to withhold payment of $5000 of the cost until i can have it tested. This should be a reason that a mechanics lien cannot be filed against my home, shouldn't it?...Read More
A contractor did work on my house. I paid him in full with 2 different payments. He did not finish the job and the work was unsatisfactory. I pulled back the last payment from my credit card. The job did require a building permit that is still not closed out with a pass or fail tag. The contractor has cut off all communication with me. This is in Albuquerque NM Bernalillo County....Read More
I was hired to do a job. Client asked for quote, was unable to provide until after doing job. Final bill ended up being 15k. Client thinks market average for this job is 8k. So far have paid 4.5k, refusing to pay 15k. Nothing is in writing, all oral agreements. Where do I go from here?...Read More
I filed a lien and the owner passed away before I could go to court. I was then told to keep my lien up to date every 2 years so it doesn't expire so I did since 2018 to present. I could not find out who the new owner was till recently where I then filed a claim against property also. Now new owner wants to file a claim against me for slander of tile. I'm being told now that my lien my not be valid and I'll loose all money owed to me by original owner. Any advice please??...Read More
I was a superintendent for the sub contractor for a 64 unit apartment building. During my time on the job I wasn't paid my travel pay by the sub that hired me and also wasn't reimbursed for materials I purchased for the job. The total is just over $4k. What options do I have the company that hired me won't answer my calls....Read More
I performed handyman services via my LLC on a single family residence.
I was the only one working under my LLC.
Owner hired other people to do other work while I was there, and they ran the others off.
The work was directed verbally by the owner, with no formal plans or specifications.
There was no formal contract as I was working strictly by the hour.
All payments for 5 moths =/- until the last payment, when the owner told me she was not going to pay because of re-work needed and prior over-billing. The owner has stopped responding to all my attempts to communicate.
Can and should I file a Lien on the property?
If not, what recourse should I seek?
Thank you....Read More
I filed machanic lien for $11,400. I have yet to be paid a single payment. I was told by the broker not to return to property after meeting with him in regards to the cost for labor. It's been 10 months since. ...Read More
A plumber filed a lien on a bill. The bill was 944.84 to clean to 2 water heaters part of this was for a valve that the plumber broke. I was told to decrease the bill to 150. The amount was still extremely high given that a high price is 300. I sent the payment via bill pay for 2 becaus I thought it is not worth fighting. I received a mechanics lien for the full price of 944.84 + and additional 213.52 for his travels. What are my options to fight this lien. ...Read More
Good afternoon
we started a project with our customer Insight Lighting, we started delivering parts for the paint booth since 9/21/2020 but due to Covid we were not able to coordinate the installation and find a crew to install this job until the end of July 2021, most of the job got installed by 2/15/22
Please advise if we can file a Mechanical Lien or a UCC lien on the equipment ?
Please advise,
my number is 7146247055...Read More
I had a builder order a large set of kitchen cabinets for 10 or so individual homes. When the cabinets arrived, I installed 6 of the homes. The last 4 were already done by another supplier. When I asked the builder they said to get them done by Christmas deadline they had to get another supplier. I asked for payment on the 4 they asked me to order and they said they would use them on another home. Its been a while and not looking likely. I has the cabinets, and asked to deliver them to the builder and they have refused delivery. Do I have a right to claim a lien?...Read More