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Project over Prelien Amount

Denise DeVries

Accounting Manager at Zinger Sheet Metal Company

I sent a preliminary notice for a school project with a total of $55,000; as of last week, we have shipped $74,000 worth of product. Do I need to update my preliminary notice so that I have protection for the amount the project has gone over budget?

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JAMES WEINER

Construction Lawyer

Attorney at James T. Weiner & Associates

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Sep 26, 2022

I recommend that MORE COMMUNICATION is best in almost every instance. Hiding going over budget by not communicating is cause for anger when the project management gets the bill.

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Edward Olson

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Lawyer at Olson Law Firm

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Sep 26, 2022

You cannot lien government owned property. If this is a private school, then the Notice of Furnishing only needs the initial amount. Your contract may require written change orders to increase the total amount. However, there is no requirement to amend a Notice of Furnishing.

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Mark Davidson

Construction Lawyer

Shareholder at Lozen Davidson & Kovar, P.C.

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Sep 26, 2022

Much more information is needed to answer you. Is it public or private school? Are you working directly for the school board or are you a subcontractor? As a sheet metal supplier, you are probably supplying the general contractor. Is your contract fixed price or time & materials? what do you mean by "preliminary notice?" Are federal funds involved? All of these issues would make a difference in your situation. The above response is provided as a courtesy and does not establish an attorney-client relationship. If you would like to contact me directly for a consultation, I am located in Port Huron (810) 987-3970. Since 1975.

The above response is provided as a courtesy and does not establish an attorney-client relationship. If you would like to contact me directly for a
consultation, I am located in Port Huron (810) 987-3970. Licensed as attorney since 1975. Michigan Residential Builder's License #2101148701 sinSee More...See More...

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