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The property that we filed a lein on is being sold and the title company told one of the owners that we would be paid through escrow? Wouldn't our customer (who is the GC not the owner) have to pay us first? Why should we have to wait for escrow to close? ...Read More

Anonymous SubcontractorWaiting for answerAdd commentAug 16, 2022

CaliforniaRecovery Options

Can a stonemason file a mechanic's lien?

We have a new construction residential build. At the recommendation of friends, we chose a different stonemason than our GC usually uses and we have been managing him directly. We have no contract with him. We signed the original estimate of $17,500 and paid a materials deposit of $8,000. Issues with the workmanship occurred and he became very defensive and difficult to deal with. Everything from that point forward occurred through email, with his girlfriend we think writing them. They proposed a final price that included a discount of $2,000 and we agreed to that amount and they termed it the "the final price of the project is $13,752." This is in addition to the $8000 materials payment we had already made. He then finished the rest of the project. We asked for receipts for all the materials and in gathering those he realized the materials cost was $2500 more than he had factored into that "final price of the project." He said he was unaware how much the difference was until then and demanded we pay for it. We negotiated some of that down, but he is still pushing back on more of it and we feel we have used good faith but are no longer interested in negotiating with him. We did not agree to any cost overruns in advance above the $13,752 + $8,000. It feels like the extra materials is a bait and switch. We want to push back and say that the only thing we agreed to was the $13,752 and that is now all we will pay. However, we are concerned that he will put a lien on our build if he does not get the full amount he is now demanding. Negotiating it down, it sits at $1,000 more than the $13,752. So we are talking about not that much in the big picture. We also simply cannot afford to get into a legal fight with him or deal with a lien waiver. On principle, it feels wrong to cave to his demands (especially given his tone and previous conduct), but we also do not know if it is worth the fight. I have multiple debilitating health issues, am recovering from cancer and we are trying to finish building a home with my husband doing most of the remainder of the work himself. We have a lot of other things to be doing with our time, energy and money. So, we are trying to determine if there is any wisdom in pushing back and saying we are not obligated to pay for any costs above what we agreed to at the $13,752 balance due. So I suppose to make a better decision, we would like to know: Without an explicit contract, are we legally obligated to pay for anything a tradesman brings to us after the fact that he did not disclose and get approval for in advance? I have not been able to find a license number for him. Are stonemasons in Idaho licensed? If not and he does not have a license, can he file a mechanic's lien? We are trusting souls who clearly made a bad decision. We just want to be treated fairly and find peace with all of this. Thank you for any help or guidance you can provide. Gratefully, Kathy...Read More

Anonymous Contractor1 answerAdd commentMay 20, 2021

IdahoMechanics Lien

CAN A LIEN BE RENEWED AT THE END OF 6 MONTHS?

I PAID A GENERAL CONTRACTOR FOR A PAINT JOB (LICENSED/REGISTERED) IN IDAHO. HE HIRED A SUB-CONTRACTOR, UNLICENSED...NO PAPERWORK. THE JOB SHOULD HAVE LASTED 3 WEEKS, INSTEAD 3 MONTHS. I BABYSAT THE JOB WHICH WAS FRUSTRATING, THE GENERAL SHOULD HAVE FIRED, WHICH I RECOMMENDED. GENERAL IS ON OTHER PROJECTS. I HAVE A PAPER TRAIL, GENERAL PAID IN FULL. THE GENERAL WAS IRKED AT SOME OF THE WORK BY THE PAINTER AND NEVER PAID HIM. I HAVE A BUYER FOR THE HOUSE, IT HAS A LIEN FROM THE PAINTER (UNOFFICIAL DOCUMENT). CLOSING IS JUNE 10, LIEN EXPIRES JUNE 20. LIEN WAS TEXTED TO ME ON DECEMBER 20 FROM PAINTER...I COMPLAINED TO GENERAL HE SAID LIEN NOT VALID AS IS AN UNOFFICIAL DOCUMENT NOT A JUDGMENT AND PAINTER HAS NO LICENSE OR PAPER TRAIL. MY QUESTION IS CAN THE PAINTER RENEW HIS LIEN ON MY HOUSE? THE GENERAL AND PAINTER WERE SCHEDULED FOR SMALL CLAIMS COURT A COUPLE OF TIMES. ALL COURT DATES HAVE NOW BEEN PUSHED TO AUGUST BECAUSE OF COVID19. I'VE BEEN BACK AND FORTH WITH GENERAL, WE ARE PLEASANT (THEY THINK LIEN NOT VALID). IT IS VERY SERIOUS WITH THE TITLE COMPANY INVOLVED. IT WAS MENTIONED I COULD PAY THE $4300 AND TAKE THE GENERAL TO COURT. SO, AGAIN WILL THE PAINTER BE ABLE TO RENEW THE LIEN ON OR BEFORE JUNE 20TH?...THANK YOU! ...Read More

Anonymous Contractor2 answersAdd commentMay 19, 2020

IdahoLien Deadlines Right to Lien

Cancel my account

I have sent two emails to Charae Harrison informing her to cancel cancel my account since everthing has been closed our and I am no longer living in the United States; I have moved to the Philippines. Everytime I get an email from her that says she is out-of-the-office. PLEASE RSVP this request, Kindest regards, Jacob Hodges jacobhodges@gmail.com...Read More

Jacob HodgesWaiting for answerAdd commentAug 29, 2022

Maryland

Amended Lien

We have sharpened our pencils and have additional costs we didn't account for when we filed the lien. How can we amend the lien to include these additional costs?...Read More

Anonymous General Contractor2 answersAdd commentOct 20, 2020

CaliforniaMechanics Lien

CSL Endorsement / reciprocity

Is Massachusetts Unrestricted Construction Supervisors License eligible for reciprocity and the endorsement under the 10 year rule....Read More

Anonymous Contractor1 answerAdd commentOct 28, 2021

FloridaLicenses

what to do if the havent paid but its time to enforce the lien?

i am a cleaning company and placed a lien on a property for unpaid services. She still hasnt paid....Read More

Anonymous LaborerWaiting for answerAdd commentAug 29, 2022

ColoradoLien Foreclosure

What is the main task of the school?

Let us leave this washing of the bones of poor children and insidious judges, it can continue indefinitely. Let's remember that in test tasks with the choice of one or more correct answers, as a rule, there must be a so-called distractor - an incorrect, but plausible answer. Or when writing an essay you need to write it correctly. When proofreaders for dissertation exist, it becomes easier to write it. This contributes to good development and understanding of why you need to write an essay at school.
Roughly speaking, this is a kind of bait that a person who does not know the topic deeply enough pecks at. Should we be indignant about this, accusing the compilers of the tests of deliberately trying to flunk the examinees by slipping them a snag? Not? But they could!

Alan LuizWaiting for answerAdd commentAug 19, 2022

AlabamaConstruction Contract

Can a Supplier file a Mechanics line without a preliminary notice?

We were surprised with a mechanics lien for a project in Los Angeles, CA: can a supplier file a mechanics lien?: a.) without filing a preliminary notice; No notice of intent. b.) Contractor and Ownership unaware of involvement as a supplier from a subcontractor for alleged materials outstanding balance owed by subcontractor c.) No way to verify subcontractors balance is for materials assigned to our project d.) subcontractor scope is still underway...Read More

P W1 answerAdd commentAug 27, 2022

CaliforniaMechanics Lien Preliminary Notice

Can a product resale company file mechanics lien?

Wa are a construction material resale company. We do not manufacture or deliver said material; we resell it and take care of the scheduling for our customers. In case of non-payment, can we file a mechanics lien or not since we were not the ones physically delivering the material?...Read More

Anonymous Contractor1 answerAdd commentAug 26, 2022

CaliforniaMechanics Lien

What are your favorite games?

Hi all. Do you like to play games where you can upgrade your character? Do you like the extended storyline of the game? I'm waiting for your answers....Read More

Camilla SilkWaiting for answerAdd commentAug 28, 2022

California

Am I required to be a certified or registered contractor to do vinyl siding after 2021 law change

Building department highlands county told me I didn’t need one, now being charged for contracting with out license:...Read More

Anonymous ContractorWaiting for answerAdd commentAug 27, 2022

Florida

Do you recommend that I send a partial release on a payment bond claim and stop notice until we receive payment?

We were sent a change order from our GC to settle less for the actual amount due on unpaid change on a project we completed. We also are waiting on payment for the 5% retention on our past progress billing. My concern is, if I release it 100%, and then we don't receive payment, that I may need to submit a new claim. Thank you, I appreciate your service....Read More

Anonymous SubcontractorWaiting for answerAdd commentAug 27, 2022

CaliforniaBond Claims

we have a product problem

we have big product problem...Read More

tony jackWaiting for answerAdd commentAug 27, 2022

Alaska

We are going to settle for a lower amount. Wise to file a partial release of payment bond until we receive payment?

We were sent a change order to settle with the GC an amount less than owed for unpaid change orders. We also need collect for the retention that isn't clear to me if that's included or not. Is it recommended I file a partial release of bond claim until we receive payment?...Read More

Sharon DerraWaiting for answerAdd commentAug 26, 2022

California

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