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Do I need to contact my client about filling a lien on against them ?

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Do I need to contact my client about filling a lien on against them ?

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Feb 4, 2022

At the very least, you have to provide your client with a notice of lien filing letter.

Depending on the circumstances, you may need to provide notices of nonpayment.

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.

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