Hello, I am the new bookkeeper for Innovative Hardwood Flooring, Inc. I would like to know if you can help us: We were hired by Vedere Construction to tear out and reinstall wood flooring in a Kitchen pantry. Then to Sand and refinish the Rest of the home. This was billed at $15,005.00. The completed December 2019. We have been unable to get payment. Vedere tells us they have been unable to get payment from customer when we threaten lien. Today, they told us to go ahead as they are not able to get payment from their customer. Can you also tell us if we have used your service in the past? Regards, Shari Cupit Office Manager/Accounting (253) 272-8344 topnotch@innovativehardwoods.com
Ms. Cupit,
I am assuming that there is a written contract that Innovative Hardwood has with Vedere Construction. I would begin by looking at the terms of the contract with respect to payment for services rendered. I also assume that Vedere was the general contractor and subcontracted with Innovative Hardwood for services. There should also be language in the contract about the ability to file liens (in this case it would be a mechanic's lien against the property). The lien is straightforward but there is also limitations on time frame for filing the lien. The law in Washington authorizes filing within 90 days (from last date of work completed). There are other options including filing an action for breach/nonpayment of contract. If judgment is awarded then could be recorded and would act as lien on property.
Are you asking whether you have used levelset before or whether you have used my office's services before?