Construction is a tough business, and one of the most challenging aspects to construction is securing your payments through mechanics lien and bond claim management. Not only do the laws and requirements vary from state to state, they also vary depending on the project type (public vs. private, commercial vs. residential), and even on a company’s role on the project (prime contractor vs. subcontractor, etc.).
Oh, and did we mention that the laws are constantly changing, like they recently did in Texas for example? The bottom line: even though mechanics lien laws exist for the sole purpose of protecting construction companies, using those laws to your advantage can still be a challenge.
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Check out our payment expertsI did a house in Vero Beach Fl and the homeowner did not pay me so I put a lien on her house after she didn't pay. I tried to work with her and help her out with her living needs which she also signed a contract as...
Contractor, did 85% of the Job. Received 50% of payment. Contacted the client back to finish the work and have been unable to set a date for finishing the job due to client busy or out of town (avoiding). Will the Mechanics Lien be valid if I did...
Hi, I would like to ask what is the best action to take on my situation. I was not able to place a 20-day notice preliminary notice on the project prior starting the work. I placed a 20-day notice when I'm almost finishing the overall scope and when...
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