My company does snow removal on a property in Loveland, Co. They requested snow hauling on last large storm, which cost is shown on our contract. Now they are refusing to pay the hauling charges. Can I file a mechanics lien to get the snow hauling charges paid.? We used large equipment and trailers to haul snow, so it is labor and equipment charges.
I am sorry to hear about the issues you have experienced. In general, if contractors and suppliers don't get paid on a construction project in Colorado, they can file a mechanics lien to secure payment. A mechanics lien is a helpful legal tool that provides parties that have failed to be paid with a security interest in the property. If you plan to file a mechanics lien in Colorado to secure payment in which you are owed, there are several important deadlines you need to keep in mind to maintain your mechanics lien rights.
In Colorado, the following parties are allowed to file a mechanics lien in Colorado: