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Mechanics Lien for property designer/draftsman

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Hello I am a designer/draftsman for a large home in Texas (I am not an Architect and do not claim to be). The client used an LLC to engage our services via written agreement and has not paid an invoice rendered for over 6 weeks. The agreement was a specific date based payment plan over several months and not tied to outcomes as the client's business manager has a history of frustrating the delivery of outcomes. The recommendations called for in the agreement were provided however the client has ignored them. Do I have the right to place a mechanics lien against the property the design work applies to? Thank you

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Sep 23, 2021

Hello,

If you preapared a plan or plat under a wirtten contract with the owner in connection with the actual or proposed design, construction, or repair of improvements on real property, you may have a lien. A lot will depend on the nature and purpose of your work.

E. Aaron Cartwright III
214.799.0776
Info@EACLawyer.com

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Sep 27, 2021
In Texas, general contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, specialty material fabricators, and design professionals all have the right to file a mechanics lien if they do not receive payment. Parties who contracted directly with the owner of the property in Texas can file a constitutional lien.
 

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