Menu
Home>Levelset Community>Legal Help>Am I looking for information to file liens on a customer that is an oilfield operator

Am I looking for information to file liens on a customer that is an oilfield operator

TexasRecovery Options

We provided equipment rentals, housing rentals and labor services. Invoices are within the 6 month range for liens.

1 reply

Feb 5, 2022

Your situation could or may not entitle you to mechanic's lien rights. A right to file a mechanic's lien typically involves situations where a claimant provided rentals or materials to improve real property under a contract for the improvement of real property. For example, housing rental probably would not qualify for lien rights, but labor services may.

You really should retain a construction attorney to review and evaluate your legal position based on the contract and pertinent documents. The right to be entitled to file a mechanic's lien is set out in Texas Property Code Chapter 53, and you really need to make sure that if you file a lien, you have properly and appropriately done so.

Filing an invalid lien could subject you to liability under the Texas Fraudulent Lien Act, and you could be liable for statutory damages of $10,000, or actual damages, whichever is greater, plus attorney's fees. Facing such a claim would add insult to injury.

Good luck.

0 people found this helpful
Helpful