We are the GC hired by the tenant to build out their space that is owned by a Landlord owner. It has been 90+ days since substancial completion can we still file the NOC and can the GC sign as property owner?...Read More
My plumber filed a lien against my home, even though they lied about me not paying them but they tripled what the amount. I paid them half of the contract price upfront. They did not do what they said they were going to do nor did they finish the job. Now they are trying to take my home.
I have a case number and need a lawyer, but don't have the money to afford one.
What can I do?...Read More
im a sub contractor working on wiring a garage. the general contractor hired me to work and pull a permit for the electrical work.the general contractor hasn't payed my invoice and I'm wanting to place a lien on property. what should I do?...Read More
My contractor filed a lien against our property and never notified us. He had threatened to do it because we would not accept shoddy work and non-compliance with items listed in the contract.
He issued a stop work order and we finished the project. We came to an agreement as to what we owed him and he accepted it.
How do I get this lien off my property record? Thanks for your help....Read More
Pool company filled a lien, i paid it , now they say i owe another 580,
They didn’t finished work, i had to find someone else to finish,
But im selling house and wanted to just move on , ...Read More
My ex boyfriend put a mechanics lien on my home back in September of 2021. I was in the process of selling my house and had already accepted an offer. I posted a bond to remove the lien and to close on my house. Now what do I do? I am in New York. I have reached out to the county clerks office and they told me it has to go through my ex’s lawyer. I sent a letter demanding for the following: Demand for Itemized Statement, Demand for Contractors License, Demand for Terms of Contract, Demand for Service of Copy of Notice of Lien. I received no response back. What are my next steps? The lien is exaggerated, he does not have a home improvement contractors license, he does not have any receipts, and there is no written contract. Furthermore, I never received a copy of notice of lien therefore failure to file proof of such a service with the county clerk within thirty-five days after the notice of lien is filed shall terminate the notice as a lien.
I appreciate any and all advice! Thank you in advance. ...Read More
I’m a homeowner who has had a fraudulent lien filed against my property. There are many issues including the work was not done. However, the easiest way I see to attack the lien is that is was filed late, beyond the 60 days required by the ORC. The dates written on the lien itself for last day of “work” performed at the residence are far beyond the 60 day time limit. What is the fastest, easiest way to have this lien removed?...Read More
I have a client that refused to pay the billing after I delivered all job materials due to their claim of unsatisfactory workmanship. Work done was done well within and above the standards expected. However, I did not file a peliminary notice when I took the order for the job. when does the preliminary get filed? before i deliver the materials? I thought it was after I delivered services and upon billing? How does this affect filing a lien and my collection efforts?
I do have a contract for materials and collection costs signed by the client. ...Read More
Im a residential property owner of 2 acres. Back in March of 2021, I started paperwork with Tilson Homes and was going thru their preferred lender for the loan. They had pre-approved me and was assured there would be no problem. So we proceeded to sign paperwork with Tilson. Later, their lender, informed me they wouldnt approve the loan without me reducing my debt to income ratio by paying off debt. That was something I wasnt able to do, so unfortunately I was forced to cancel due to their lender not approving the loan.
Just yesterday, I found out by a Title of Property check that Tilson had a placed 2 Mechanic liens on my property.
I reached to Tilson to have them removed due not being able to proceed due to their lender not approving the loan.
They now are telling me that since I backed out of the contract I am liable for the 4.5% of the future total cost of the house built which would be approx. $17,000 of the $355,000.
I then reinstated, I did not back out, their lender didnt approve my loan.
Is this a valid lien?
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Good Evening We are building a home utilizing a construction loan. The General Contractor requested a draw to pay for “Top out Plumbing” in November but after talking to the plumber they were never paid. The General Contractor is requesting the draw again, to pay the invoice for the “top out plumbing”, but they are classifying it under a different plumbing draw. Can a lien be filed on my property if we refuse to pay duplicate draw? Also, how can we make sure the subcontractor/plumber gets paid so they don’t file a lien on my property?...Read More
A contractor filed a Memorandum of Lien using the license of a LLC. But the lawsuit to enforce the lien was filed in the DBA name of the same proprietor?...Read More
I have a signed contract with terms clearly stated that there's no breach of contract (on my part) if time delays are due to illness, holidays and Acts of God, however, I would now like to withdraw from an unfinished project that I am well extended on timelines due to things out of my control (illness with hospitalization, manpower over holidays). This 3 month projects has already taken 5 months and still lacks 2-3 at least. Rather than hold on to the contract to continue, can I, as the GC, dissolve the contract with the home owner with legal grounds? The foundation portion of the detached structure has just been completed with extensive excavation, plumbing, concrete. All City inspections have passed. We are at a good stopping point with balance between work and payments, in my opinion. My ultimate question here is, is does the GC have the option to dissolve a contract in Texas when the terms are being met but the contract timeline terms are just not realistic having unforseen circumstances happen after starting the project? ...Read More