We had to file a lien on our customer for non-payment. Lien amount is for $28,200.00. They want to pay part now ($20,725.00) and the remainder in 5 business days. They told us the following: When the payment of $20,725.00 is made to Universe, the lien of $28,925.00 becomes invalid as payment would be received by Universe at that point. Given the attempt of a meeting of the minds by NSC, we respectfully ask that the lien of $28,925.00 be removed once the $20,725.00 is received by Universe.
I would not agree to dissolve the lien unless and until you have payment in full. You could propose a Lien Dissolution be executed and held "in escrow" by their counsel until you are paid in full, but if you dissolve before full payment you do so at your own risk--espececially if outside of the statutory lien period pursuant to Mass. G. L. c. 254. Feel free to contact me directly if you have questions.