I am a contractor. The property owner is requesting a copy of the invoice that has not been paid yet. I have requested an answer to this numerous time. Please someone call me.
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Apr 14, 2020
If you've filed a mechanics lien, it's absolutely normal for the property owner to want a copy of your unpaid invoice(s). They'll want to make sure that your payment claim is valid and that you haven't already been paid - and that's fair.
In terms of whether that request should be granted - I suppose that's up to each claimant. But, if you want to be paid for your work, showing the owner what you're owed should be an expected part of the recovery process. At the same time, it's perfectly normal for you to be skeptical of someone on the other end of your payment dispute. If you're wary of sharing that information, then consulting with a local Georgia construction attorney for help in negotiations could be useful.
Finally, if you're looking to speak to someone from Levelset on the phone, feel free to reach out to the Levelset Support team. But, note that we're not able to give you legal advice about how to handle your dispute.
For more information about the steps after filing a mechanics lien claim, here's a great resource: The 4 Steps to Take After Filing a Mechanics Lien.
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Apr 14, 2020
What can I do if the mechanics lien is over the 90 days?
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Apr 14, 2020
helpful in some ways but not answering the question if the lien is over the 90 days limit
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The deadline to file a Georgia mechanics lien is 90 days after last furnishing labor or materials to the job. So, if more than 90 days have passed after last furnishing and no lien has been filed, then a valid and enforceable mechanics lien can't be filed.
If the lien has already been filed beyond its deadline, it's still possible that the lien could lead to payment. And, for help applying pressure, a Notice of Intent to Foreclose is a good additional step to help force payment. But, if the lien is challenged or if it comes time to enforce the lien, then a lien filed beyond its deadline will very likely end up being invalid and unenforceable. Though, even if the lien doesn't lead to recovery, there are always other options outside of the lien process.
Finally, if the mechanics lien has already been filed on time, then the deadline to enforce the filed lien is 365 days from the date when the lien was recorded. So, that 90-day deadline won't matter if the lien has already been filed.
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Apr 14, 2020
Wish I had known that when I first started this process.