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We have made a deal to accept portion of what is owed us with the General Contractor, which we have in writing. Now the GC is unable to fund the amount owed us until after the 90 days has expired in which to foreclose on our mechanics lien. Per GC the bank made him bond over our lien, and bank has told GC they will fund him 9-1-22 to pay us. Do we need to extend the lien, or what is our next step to protect our position?
CaliforniaOne invoice was for poor work which the contractor promised my wife and I would be refunded because he agreed the work was poor and not necessary ( because he sent a young trainee to our urgent response). The other invoice was a bit earlier which I was asking questions regarding the need for the work carried out and the Freon added (unnecessarily). I could not get email responses so I went to Amex - to get his attention. I assumed no issues with first invoice and just wanted a response to my questions for other invoice . I had 2 independent HVAC contractors review the work and state the Freon and work was unnecessary and probably not done (or not done properly). My emails to contractor got one response. He said “he does not do emails) and hence will not respond. This is when I went to Amex. Amex found in my favor and told me that the contractor voluntarily agreed with the finds of Amex and refunded my charges. Contractor then , a week later, issued notice of lien on my house if not paid in full . This included the invoice he promised my wife and I that he would refund. What are my options. He has obviously done this before because Amex has confirmed that a few contractors now do this to take Amex out of the loop and go straight to the home owner. My point is that I did pay. Amex then disputed charge directly with contractor and contractor refunded. This should be done and dusted. Contractor did not have to refund to Amex if they were convinced that their charges were correct. They decided to do so. Their lien states that I have not pain for services carried out . But I did pay.
TexasI have received a partial payment from a property own. His son initially reached out to my company and set up the job. All documents required by MN were sent by the deadline(s). It was an emergency after a storm with an insurance payment. We were short payed by 30%. All attempts to settle were made prior to the mechanic's lien being filed. The customer still refuses to pay the balance owned. I would like to pursue this with a lien foreclosure. What are my next steps and can I (as a company) do this myself or does MN require a lawyer to file?
MinnesotaHi, we did a commercial job in phases, the first phase went ok but last june we started the last phase and did some work between june and december 2021 that havent gotten paid for. we were hired directly by the owner. no formal contract, just proposals and she would just accept and sign them. we hired an attorney in januarry 2022 to file a mechanical lein, the mechanical lien was filed and we sent her notices but we havent hear anything yet . the construction is not completed and we have an open permit with the city for the irrigation system that we cant close becuase the job isnt done yet. I want to know if there is anything that we can do to "enforce" the lein or get her to pay for the work that has been done.
TexasWe finished the job about a month ago. They said they would send a check and never did.
GeorgiaThe contract was not honest , he treat me on the contract, I was thinking I’m safe because that company will be paid by the government financing program, but I was wrong. They forged my signature, the job was not good, anyway I want to pay to get off that night mare , but the contractor refuse to received the amount we have on the contract , because he said he can make more money if put a lien in my house .
FloridaLooking for attorney in San Antonio area to handle enforcement of lien for 5 apartment complexes in San Antonio as well as filing suit against the prime contractor to recover amounts owed above the lien amounts.
Also, once a lien has been filed, can the amount of the lien be changed based on miscalculations or other administrative errors?
TexasI have a customer who avoid paying me $16k, the job is finished and he keep dragging the payments by claiming he don't have money.
I already filed a mechanical lien and again he said he will pay but didn't.
He did gave me previously 4 checks of total $16k however they all bounced.
What will be the best and cheapest route for me, to continue with the lien and file a foreclosure on it or to sue in court for giving me bad checks knowing he don't have money?
Thank you in advance for your help!
CaliforniaIm looking to foreclose a mechanics lien. I had levelset do the mechanics lien in Chicago , ILL. On the lien documents I noticed that the bank information was not placed on the lien. Will it effect my lien if i add the banking information..
IllinoisWhat happens if no action is taken to enforce the lien within the 1 year Enforcement Deadline? Is the Lien null and void?
TexasI've filed the lein against an apartment complex in Oct of 2021 and just found out they are trying to sell the property. What happens to my lein now?
FloridaI've filed a lien on a residential(non-owner occupied) property in Tulsa County, OK. What is the next step, if the debt remains unpaid? The debt owed is $2350.00 and the property owner is trying to get the Tulsa Housing Authority(section8/HUD) to approve the home as subsidized housing, for his ex-wife, who he purchased the home for in 2013. We had a written contract, sent via email to the owner(he resides in Thailand) he did not sign the contract, but did send the deposit money, as is required in the contract.
OklahomaI was hired by a contractor to do some cabinetry in full house remodeling that he was working on. I was paid 50% deposit directly from the owner but sent an Invoice to the contractor. I finished the job and still owed the remaining 50%. The contractor won’t return my calls. Can I file a lien against the property? Thank you
CaliforniaWe had a lien placed on our home because our insurance never paid them for the service. We got a lawyer and sued our insurance company. We just got served papers by the the mitigation company that placed the lien on our home and a day later found out our insurance is bankrupt. Any ideas of what might happen? Our lawyer is defending us when it goes to court
LouisianaI received a notice of default and election to sell under deed of trust notice. On a property I have a line on. I'm not sure what it means or what I'm suppose to do.
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