GC owes me roughly $55,000 in completion and retainage funds. They also owe several other subs. They owe one sub over $250000 and he has a law suite. The GC is telling me that this is holding up my money....Read More
I sent a prelim notice for the first invoice, which prompted immediate payment on that invoice, but now the second invoice is past due which was not included on the original notice because it had not been past due at the time the first notice was sent. ...Read More
Commercial Flooring contractor in TEXAS. The project took 2 years, retainage was billed almost 1 year ago. What is prompt payment specific to retainage withheld? How does interest work? Additional topic, we have several schools in one district all over 50 days due; and the statement we received F...Read More...Read More
I am a subcontractor and have completed work on a wind farm in Kerns, TX. The contractor has not paid. There is zero retainage on the job, but the issue isn't getting paid retainage. It is getting paid.... period. We've missed the deadline (last day on the job was 4/15/2023)....Read More
Levelset filled a lien for us & now we've received notice from a attorney that the lien is invalid & is demanding immediate release of lien. Can you review the letter for us & see if it's accurate?...Read More
I’m just wondering if an attorney represents an association in civil court in regards to let’s say a “fence” issue…if the “association” that hired you was in fact not ever a legal or properly run operation or entity, could there be potential issues arise from such? Question for DEWEY DAY LAW!!!...Read More
A client kept promising to pay me but the house was on the market for sale. It looks like its sold but he still has not paid me. Says as soon as it funds he will. If he does not end up paying me do I have to file a lien on the property for the new owners to put pressure on the seller? I really hate to do that....Read More
I am a subcontractor and I was left unpaid for retainage withheld until project was closed. As of now project has not closed and the GC was run out the job and was replaced by another GC. I have a written contract. Please advise ...Read More
We normally fund building contractors. We are looking as providing funding to a landscaping company. I think it is but need to confirm that this work is lienable. ...Read More
Per the Texas code, the check should clear the bank prior to signing an Unconditional Waiver. Can we get those back to you on Monday after the checks post to the account? Is this a true statement? ...Read More
I'm a subcontractor that did some work on numerous units for an apartment complex in December of 2022 and successfully completed job in January 2023. Out of the 44 invoices I submitted only 2 got paid. How can I go about filing a mechanical lien or what should I do in order to get paid in full?...Read More
I am the prime contractor on a residential addition. We finished the project and the customer submitted payment, but held back 10% on the project total. Retainage was not specified or mentioned in our contract. Thank you in advance!...Read More