We over saw a major project after the Texas freeze after one of our clients asked us to help a friend. Things were bad in Texas from the freeze, then the labor and material shortages. Additionally, the closest hotel that had openings was two hours away. Plus, they needed there various pets to be taken care of..So, they had a motorhome so we suggested they allow us to rent it from them, and save the drive and other expenses. It would also, be protected under our 2mil insurance policy. We compared rental rates which were over $595/day. We billed for $449/day. The insurance company wants supporting doc's. Can the agreement from the owners to us serve to fill the bill?...Read More
1. Do not release any utilities in the contractors name until payment in full
2. Do not release any Elevation Certificates or Affidavits
3. File a lien for the full amount of the contract before work began.
4. Complete a Certificate of Substantial Completion after all your work is 100% complete.
5. File a Force Foreclosure lawsuit....Read More
We are a subcontractor (based out of Florida) that started and finished a project for a general contractor on a project located in Georgetown, DE. We have not been paid at all since we started and finished our work. According to the Owner, the Contractor is struggling with funds. The Owner does not want to pay because they stated that they have already paid the contractor for funds that the general contractor should have been paid to us. I would prefer to file a lien than to go through mediation/litigation with the contractor that appears to not have finds. Could anyone assist?...Read More
I was contracted to do work on a house I was living in and they asked me to get out with out paying me in full. All work is done and complete plus a ton extra approved by homeowners but kicked me out without discussing final payment and paid me what they wanted to pay me but it's not what they owed me ...Read More
Our customer is asking us to sign a Subtier Conditional Lien Waiver so that they can submit for their First Pay App. If we sign this "Conditional Waiver" will be still be able to file a lien if necessary?...Read More
We installed a steam boiler in a hospital to be used for sterilization. The job was completed mid April. The customer paid 65% up front per the contract and has failed to pay the balance. The installation passed both the city of Houston and the state of Texas inspections....Read More
I loaned the husband money to purchase a family truck. He was supposed to start making payments to me never did. Now I have a small claims suit. Found out the wife has now placed the truck in her name. Also she has removed him from the bank accounts. Should I now add her as a defendant???...Read More
I’m a subcontractor working for post construction cleaning, me and my team finished on may 30th 2022, they require the key to access the building, they refused in July to pay me complete they offer 1/3 of the amount, now I’m trying to get my money and they said that I own money to them...Read More
I have done work for this gentleman before on houses that he's bought and renovated and rent it out now he's asking me to give him an estimation on the roof and I work with the gentleman that does have a license and has general liability insurance for himself so I gave the other guy just an estimated price on doing the roof is that illegal for me to do that. So my question is do I have to be licensed or anything in Michigan to give us someone an estimation on what it would cost to do a roof...Read More
I am located in Ohio project is in Ohio Montgomery County. I am a sub-contractor. I am not sure if Builder or owner has a bond on this project.
We started post construction cleaning in Feb 2022. We have only been paid on a March pay app and April pay app. We sent email with notice of intent to file lien and pulled off project on 9/8/22. Stating we need all pay apps up to date. Their reply please give them a few days as they speak with owner and investor on project to get more money released, The last email I received was 9/15/22. I have not responded.
I told them I need paid in full to come back to project and finish but also at this time I do not trust them to pay or if they do pay to continue paying if we come back to complete project. Need help on my companies legal rights .
We are and S-corp and I am sole owner/share holder....Read More
I am working with a 501c3 and some of the scopes of work are being donated or substantially discounted, should these scopes be under contract? ...Read More
I installed temporary construction fence for a home builder on his site. He paid the first invoice. The second invoice was extended rental and damaged fence panels. He will not return any phone calls or texts. I would like to put a lien on the property. I'm not sure if the home has been sold or not....Read More