My contract with the general contractor doesn't contain any penalties for not meeting the project schedule. It does however contain arbitration language should the parties be unable to settle a dispute. The project was scheduled for completion 4-5 weeks from the start date. The project is 17 weeks behind schedule. I sent the contractor a cure letter to complete the project in 10 days as the project has been at 90% mark for 10 weeks. is the 10 day cure letter sufficient? Also, does the contractor have to warranty work already completed even if the contract is terminated?...Read More
I live in Columbus county NC and work in Lexington county SC. I work for a contractor putting in equipment at the Michelin Tire plant. With each state's laws being different, will I be allowed to drive home on Fridays like I normally do? ...Read More
I currently live and work in Mecklenburg County I received an alert at eight this morning just like everyone else I’m sure. Where does building a gymnasium for a high school fit in with being classified as essential work? I am 27 years old with a family and I don’t feel safe working at the moment due to Covid-19 Shutting down the city, So again does building a gymnasium for a high school classify as essential work?...Read More
Does the North Carolina prompt payment act only apply to construction contracts. I am a sub-contractor in information technology and having an issue where prime contractor is not paying timely even after receiving payment from the client...Read More
I’m doing work for a realtor in weddington nc. The guy has told me he was going to pay me but has not giving me anything. I have paid for all of the material, rented a bobcat, plus paid for labor. He has told me to get my shit and get out of the property sue him if I need too ...Read More
I finished a house,received my final inspection and we have yet to receive final payment and they are not answering my calls. It has been 3 weeks....Read More
We are a subcontractor. We would like to file a preliminary lien notice on a house that has been sold but not closed in North Carolina. If this possible?...Read More
I completed work on a project back in October and have been strung along for payment since .i have not heard from the contractor that hired me since January I have reached out the homeowner as well (partner of the contractor) and have had no reply...Read More
We are a subcontractor working at a project and received the waiver of release of liens(MLA appointment). We have submitted 1 pay application and have withheld 5% retainage. Retainage has not been billed out. Do we fill this out before we have received payment or after we have payment in our hands? 1. Certifications and Waiver: For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, and other benefits accruing, Potential Lien Claimant certifies that (i) he/she/it has signed this Waiver in the correct legal capacity and has the authority to sign this Waiver; (ii) such Potential Lien Claimant has not received any Notice of Claim of Lien upon Funds or Claim of Lien on Real Property from any other person or entity. Potential Lien Claimant waives and releases any lien, claim of lien or other interest whatsoever which such Potential Lien Claimant or anyone claiming by, through, or under such Potential Lien Claimant might have in the Property. Potential Lien Claimant waives and releases any right or protection Potential Lien Claimant may have arising out of any Notice to Lien Agent that Potential Lien Claimant has filed relating to the Property in accordance with the provisions of NCGS 44A-11.2 for work performed prior to and after execution of this Waiver. 2. Reliance: This Agreement may be relied upon by the purchaser in the purchase of the Property, Lender to make a loan secured by the Deed of Trust encumbering the Property and by Company in issuance of a title insurance policy or policies insuring title to the Property without exception to matters certified in this Agreement. The provisions of this Agreement shall survive the disbursement of funds and closing of this transaction and shall be binding upon Potential Lien Claimant (and anyone claiming by, through or under them). 3. NCLTA Copyright : THIS IS A COPYRIGHT FORM and any variances in the form provisions hereof must be specifically stated in the blank below and agreed to in writing by the Company....Read More
I Filled out a form for an intent to lein, the job was expedited and we have been paid already, how do I retract the initial intent to lein or get a copy of completion of payment...Read More
We did not file the Notice to Lien Agent required within 15 days from first furnishing labor, We have been asking the contractor to supply the lien agent information and they will not give it us and its not posted on the job site either. now they are not paying us we started work on mach 1 and stop work on April 2...Read More
We placed a mechanics lien on a customer last year in North Carolina and it was filed on June 11th, 2021. The customer is now trying to sell his house - my question is, if the lien is expired does it still interfere with the selling of his home, or is he incentivized in any way to pay his debt so we can release the lien? ...Read More