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We filed a lien.. now what? Is there an additional document I can send to help us get paid?

Texas
Anonymous Subcontractor

We filed a lien with Levelset. The customer still has not paid us. What additional steps can be taken to get our money?

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Attorney at House Perron & House Pllc
| 52 reviews
Mar 4, 2021

Two options really, and both necesitate retaining an attorney. 

Your first option is to have your attorney issue a demand letter. This is the cheaper option, and can certainly get your customer's attention. However, I have found that folks who ignore liens are pretty stubborn.

The next option is to file suit. This is the greatest leverage you have and will force your customer to either further defend the case or pay. In Texas, usually attorney's fees are recoverable for construciton disbutes.

Feel free to contact me directly if you are interested in learning more about what retaining an attorney would look like financially and practially.

Very best,

Ben House

281-762-1377

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Diane Heard
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Feb 22, 2023

Thank you for porividing the quality information there.

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Diane Heard
Writer at Upwork
Feb 22, 2023

I think the first step is to communicate with the person or organization that owes you the money. Send a polite reminder and request that the payment be made. Keep track of your communication in case you need to provide evidence later and also use https://nevergoingtocollege.com/ site for quality work. If the first step does not work, you can send a demand letter. This is a formal letter that outlines the amount owed, the date it was due, and the consequences if the payment is not made. This can serve as a warning that you are serious about getting your money.

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