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I have done work with a local lawyer for several of his business projects. The latest one I did, I still have no received payment for even though the job was
completed back on December 1st, 2021. There is no official contracts but I do have emails/texts about the job. I’ve tried to contact the owner for...Read More
New Yorkcompleted back on December 1st, 2021. There is no official contracts but I do have emails/texts about the job. I’ve tried to contact the owner for...Read More
I have seen in some research that is may not be required in these instances.
New JerseyWe have a GC who is refusing to pay for work completed but we still have material on the way to be installed. We haven't been on site since February but
have not gotten a final and still have breakers on the way that we need to install. Can we lien?
Californiahave not gotten a final and still have breakers on the way that we need to install. Can we lien?
I'm building a new home and client is entering the property without notice, made duplicate keys without notice, dropping off furniture without notice. The
home is not completed and I have Final Inspections and CofO to complete. Also, final payment is due upon completion. Need guidance on next st...Read More
Texashome is not completed and I have Final Inspections and CofO to complete. Also, final payment is due upon completion. Need guidance on next st...Read More
Are contractors allowed to hold retention for material suppliers or do they have to be paid in full, within terms?
CaliforniaI have jobs breaking ground in the 3rd quarter. Is there any issue with starting the pre lien early?
CaliforniaHi, I'm a property owner who hired a contractor to remodel a full bathroom and convert a half bath into a full bath. The contractor stated it would take 13
days, the cost would be $7,500, I paid him $2,000 to start. 31 days later the project has not been finished, and the work was unsatisfactory, fro...Read More
Ohiodays, the cost would be $7,500, I paid him $2,000 to start. 31 days later the project has not been finished, and the work was unsatisfactory, fro...Read More
Three years ago we had an AC company install our new AC, we signed a contract that the work would be completed in three months. We’ve had nothing but
problems with this company, not finishing the project, not returning our calls and he finally came out and told us he was charging us $1500 more...Read More
South Carolinaproblems with this company, not finishing the project, not returning our calls and he finally came out and told us he was charging us $1500 more...Read More
Am I still covered?
CaliforniaContractor walked off the job with $50k plus worth of material and work that was paid for and not provided or performed. Can I have the city DA prosecute ?
TexasI have a contract with a property management group for painting of 6 buildings, the owners are refusing to let the property management group to pay after
the work has been completed. How and who do I lien? Contract is under the management company working for the group of owners for the buildings.
Nevadathe work has been completed. How and who do I lien? Contract is under the management company working for the group of owners for the buildings.
We have completed a project and are waiting for retainage payment, however, the owner has fired the old GC and brought in a new one. What do we need to
do in order to make sure we get our last payment?
Georgiado in order to make sure we get our last payment?
We are a contractor that had just placed a Mechanics Lien. Then had found out that there were items billed that should not have been billed. Can we legally
accept payment less the amount of the filed lien and release it?
Ohioaccept payment less the amount of the filed lien and release it?
The contractor has not paid the last $4,500 for no apparent reason. We missed the deadlines for liens. Can I sue to recover. Can I sue the owner of the
premises also?
South Carolinapremises also?
The one year deadline is coming up and the customer has not paid. I have been in contact with a collection agency about her as well. Do I move forward with
the collection agency or file a lawsuit? If lawsuit, how do I go about enforcing and filing?
Texasthe collection agency or file a lawsuit? If lawsuit, how do I go about enforcing and filing?