I'm a plumber that did not get a signed contract for 2 new bathroom installs. I completed work and was only paid a portion. The homeowner is refusing to pay saying that my work was not good and that they are not paying because they have to hire someone else to fix what I supposedly did wrong . Can I file a lien even though I did not get a written contract?...Read More
I have a problem with a cheap lady who owes me money for multiple jobs. She's kinda family so I gave her good prices on some rental property remodels. Everytime I send an invoice she edits it and pays me barely what I need to catch up on my late bills. Never pays fully and deducts what she wants to pay only. Now she doesn't return my calls or pay invoices sent....Read More
We are a small construction company in Vermont. We had walked off from a job with a large developer for conflict of interest. We are trying to receive payment that is due to our company, nothing more. The developer is counter offering a very low figure to have us "walk away". We know where the developer had obtained the loan for the large development project in question, we need the correct way to file a lien on the bond they have with the credit union. We just want to get our money....Read More
Can a subcontractor file a lien on a project if doesn't have any support documents? If the property owner has copies of all the checks he gave to the subcontractor, how can the subcontractor claim a lien on the property?...Read More
Is the pre lien valid? I have a new build. Bank discouraged me from writing 2 party checks etc. because they said I needed to trust the contractor. I am building in Paradise, CA after the Camp Fire. Contractor being investigated by CSLB in CA. Lawyer I contacted said that it would be better to settle with lumber company than fighting the validity of the lien because I don't have any money. My bank loan is barely covering cost of build and now will withhold funds because of the filed lien. ...Read More
You are the Sub-Subcontractor hired by a Subcontractor on a Commercial job. We invoiced for payment 9/5/21 of work done in august due on 9/20/21. notice sent to all parties. We invoiced 10/5/21 for work done.9/1/21 - 9/15/21 and notice resent with updated balance. Notice of intent to lien was sent to all parties 10/28/21. when can we file the lien?...Read More
Customer made a deposit. Materials dropped off at house. They are unwilling to wait two weeks before we can start. We are refunding the difference. Should we have them sign a form when we give them the refund check...Read More
Hello,
I hired and paid my general contractor for the service on my primary home. The general contractor hired a sub-contractor to perform the job but did not pay the sub. Now the sub is threatening to sue the general contract AND put a lien on my home (primary owner-occupied residence).
Under the described circumstances, can the sub put a lien on my home?
Thank you!...Read More
I am in a situation that is very much in line with extortion and harassment done by threatening me to file mechanics lien against my property in Ohio. Any experts with knowledge of Ohio laws for mechanics lien? ...Read More
We have a NC Public project that we did not send an upfront notice on. Do we have any other options to enact our rights? I know NC has a lot of forms and options for filing liens but not certain when a Public project is involved....Read More