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What if I'm waiting for retention payment?

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System is telling me I must file a lien stop notice today. We have had payment delays and the owner is expecting to release the final retention on March 12th. How does that affect my ability to file or extend the time needed to file? I don't want to file if they are going to pay, but also don't want to miss an opportunity.

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Feb 26, 2021
There is insufficient information to answer your question. If you have completed your work and you have not been paid, you should consider recording a mechanic's lien. If the owner ends up not releasing the retention, you will have no remedy against the owner if you do not record a lien. I suggest you contact a construction attorney to review your situation.
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