What will be the legal implication if a GC does not make sure his subcontractors comply with the local regulations of getting business licenses from the county. Is this a serious violation by the GC? Could a mechanic lien be dropped for this fault?...Read More
We used the app to set a lien. The owner of the property is going to release the lien, but wants release of lien to be signed by Michal Mann " So that it’s consistent with the original filing, we have set this up to be signed by Michael Mann, who filed the original lien instrument. " Is this possible?...Read More
I filed a lien on the incorrect address, then amended the lien at the proper address. How do I show the property owner of the incorrect address that the lien is not on their property?...Read More
how does a homeowner ensure that the materials used in the construction project by the general contractor get paid and a lien will not be filed by the material supplier?...Read More
I live in Tex. I had a contractor back in 2007 damage the material before he brought it out to be installed. it was still installed. Also he did not go by the plans/blueprints so the city shut down the job. To say the least it was a disaster. I told him I would not pay him for this. About 6 months pasts and ...Read More...Read More
I was a sub on a project the. one of my vendor filed a mechanic lien for late payment on my customer property. I took care of the payment and requested for record of lien release. after going through hoops i got a hold of the lien company. they told me they recorded a lien release with the county. My ...Read More...Read More
Hello - The GC sent over a lien waiver that they want signed with their monthly billing. This is for a progress payment as the project is still ongoing. However, I am concerned about the wording at the top of the page. Typically progress lien waivers are through that particular months billing period NOT t...Read More...Read More
Hello, GC sent a payment for an October and November payment. However we still have a second November invoice open. They are requesting an unconditional. Is it safe to submit an unconditional and list second November payment that is still open in the exception box?...Read More
Subcontractor states preliminary notice is affecting their ability to be funded by the bank. They have asked us to retract preliminary and once funding is approved, we can re-instate....Read More
For a non-residential construction project in TX, does a mechanics lien Claimant need to file a lien release after being paid in full by the Buyer/Owner, or is sending a lien release document to the Buyer/Owner sufficient? What is typically done?...Read More
I am a homeowner that had a tree fall onto/into my home. I hired a contractor to redo my roof, gutters, and bathroom. The contractor seemed sketchy from the beginning. After signing paperwork, he refused to give me copies of the paperwork (first red flag) - kept claiming he emailed them to me and...Read More...Read More
My customer bonded out of a lien to sell their property. Do I refile the same lien or do I have to place a claim on the bond? I’m unclear on what my next step is....Read More
I'm run a solar sales organization. I have a client who paid cash for Solar, Roof and a new HVAC unit with ducting work. The HVAC construction company I subcontracted fir the job was a total mess. He came out to give an estimate and while we were still negotiating the projects cost. He started the j...Read More...Read More