Hello We are researching information about Materialman’s Lien for project in Pennsylvania. I found this article about it, but PA state is not specified. https://www.levelset.com/blog/materialmans-lien-overview-for-suppliers/ We are materials supplier, and we fabricate windows specifically for each project. Client can’t accept windows at the moment, and we are storing them in a warehouse since June 2022. We would like to clarify regarding Lien option on specifically fabricated materials, what are the due dates and documents we would need to submit in case client will not accept our product. Thank you!
I would need to research more thoroughly to confirm this presumption, but, keeping in mind that liens function by recording the value of the improvement against the subject property, my default opinion would be to say that you would only be able to lien for the value of materials which were delivered to the property. I think you would have a viable breach of contract claim against the homeowner for the value of the undelivered specially-fabricated materials, but you would probably struggle to secure that amount through a mechanic's lien - unless you first delievered the materials to the property.
Hello Colin,
Thank you for your reply.
We fabricate windows specifically for each project, we would like to clarify our options regarding liens if windows are in warehouse. Materialsman Lien looked like an option, but we appreciate your help to research regarding requirements and due dates.
Thank you