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To make sure that you have protected your future lien rights, I would recommend the following steps; File your prelim notices per the state requirements by sending a copy to the property owner, the GC, and also the funding source for the project. This will mean two copies will be sent to the same entity or individual (The GC and property owner). This is redundant, but it also assures that a mechanics lien, should you need to file one, can be filed withoSee More...See More...
Texas, unlike many other states, does not require that a GC or subcontractor have a current performance or payment bond in place. The project owner can request that his GC and subs be bonded, but it's not a legal requirement. You may be able to search and see if a bond is in place by visiting this site - https://www.tdi.texas.gov/commercial/pcbond.htmlSee More...
It may be possible since some states do allow companies to use an individual's license to conduct business. I believe the term is RME or RMO - Responsible Managing Employee or Officer. You can check with the Florida Contractors License Board on Monday, and see what they say about the situation. See More...
The best course of action depends on a couple of different factors. Is the new phase of work being done on a change order to the original contract, or a new separate contract? If it's a new separate contract, you will need to follow the normal procedure of the 20-day notice to the owner, GC, and lender, from the date that you first supplied either materials or labor for the project. Same old same old. If the new phase of work is handled via a change order toSee More...See More...
Typically in Washington, if you don't file a proper prelim notice, you can't file a mechanics lien for non-payment. Here are the Washington prelim requirements. However, the amount you are owed ($4243.64 - I am guessing that comma should have been a decimal point) looks like you could pursue collection action via small claims court. This looks like a pretty simple breach of contract issue. Provide a copy of the contract, and show proof thSee More...See More...