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A step-by-step guide on how to file a mechanics lien for any state in the United States. Outlines the process of filing a construction lien, including rules and requirements. Resources,...
Learn why a Notice of Intent to Lien is one of the most effective ways to resolve a payment issue on a construction project. THE demand letter that gets results...
How do mechanics liens work? We've put together a list of 17 different ways a mechanics lien empowers the construction industry to get paid the money they've earned on their...
We changed our name to Levelset today because the name zlien wasn’t good enough. And here – beginning at the very beginning – is why. It’s 2006. The...
The practice of retainage, aka retention, has a tremendous impact on the construction industry. Learn how retainage works on different types of projects and in different states. Article links to...
What are lien waivers in construction? This article is the ultimate guide for construction lien waivers including essential information and links to download any lien waiver form you need.
While joint checks and joint check agreements are common in the construction business, these agreements can actually be entered into by businesses in any industry. However, these tools are utilized...
Back charges can be tricky if you're not careful! It's incredibly important to prioritize communication and documentation when back charges are in play.
Lien waivers and lien releases are completely different documents (even though they are often confused by the construction industry). Read this post to learn when and how to use each...
Generally, the pay app provides an accounting of the work/materials/product furnished through a certain time under the contract and any change orders, along with their price and quantity - and...
When dealing with contractor termination on federal projects, the government must follow proper procedures. Otherwise, problems will arise.
If you’re tasked with collecting payment for construction work, you need to be taking advantage of mechanics liens. And you don’t want to fall into dumb traps and make common...
Virginia mechanics lien claimants should know that insignificant errors won't always ruin their lien claims. Still, attention to detail is important.
The Virginia mechanics lien forms created by the state's lien statute have been updated. Only a sentence was added to the previous VA mechanics lien forms.
When a Massachusetts mechanics lien is bonded off, claimants shouldn't stress. Recovery may change a little bit, but the claim doesn't disappear.
When enforcing a bonded off Massachusetts mechanics lien, a claimant won't be required to record their complaint in the registry of deeds. When a lien is enforced, or when there's...
The importance of lien waivers can't be overstressed. They are a critical step in the construction payment process. However, there is an unusual practice that has been around for some...
California’s mechanics lien laws provide substantial protection for contractors and suppliers. Here are 5 essential things you need to know.
Getting your mechanics lien filed with the county recorder can be quite the hassle. County recorders have very finicky rules, and their bureaucratic offices can even make arbitrary decisions. In...
Preliminary notices are always important, and they should be sent on every job. That's especially true when working on a job where everyone else sends them.