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I had an verbal agreement with the owner of a industrial property. He agreed to have me repair the cracks at $10/linear foot. I sent him a bill for $32000.00 dollars, he told me "what happened to 10k?"and started playing stupid. He said I now need to take it up with his property manager. They offered me 20k to settle. I had a crew down there for 3 weeks and used over $7000 in consumables. And right at $300.00 manhours.

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Oct 8, 2018
I'm sorry to hear about that. One option may be to send a Notice of Intent to Lien. This document acts as a warning. It states that, if payment isn't made and made soon, a mechanics lien will be filed. Considering a mechanics lien is such a drastic remedy, typically, an owner will take the threat of lien very seriously. You can learn more about the document here: What is a Notice Of Intent To Lien And Should You Send One? If that's ineffective or undesirable, another option may be to send a demand letter. Sending a letter threatening legal action (such as an action based on breach of contract, unjust enrichment, and/or the Hawaii prompt payment laws) can often compel an owner to make payment. When sent through an attorney, such a letter might carry a little more weight. Finally, a claimant may also file a Hawaii mechanics lien or file a lawsuit against a property owner. In Hawaii, filing a mechanics lien is a little bit more of an involved process than in other states, but a mechanics lien could still be a strong option for recovery. This article should provide a little more insight: How to File a Hawaii Mechanics Lien.
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