Do I get a signed termination agreement (if possible)? Can I withhold their funds until this is resolved? Or can I just return the funds to the bank and provide a notice of termination letter? Will I be able to pay a construction lawyer review the notice before I send it or will it be more complicated than that?...Read More
Is a mechanics lien the appropriate mechanism for nonpayment of road assessments for maintenance and snowplowing of a private road used by more than 3 property owners?...Read More
Our builder just finished our new house project; we are self-financing this with no bank involved. What form should we have the contractor/builder sign so that none of his subcontractors can come back to us for not getting paid, etc. We are in Maine....Read More
Hello! We supplied windows for a school project in Maine. We have a contract with general contractor, last delivery was made on 03/21/2022 and this project has a bond. In the agreement, it is written that retainage should be paid after substantial completion of the project - expected to happe...Read More...Read More
Hello, I completed a paint job in Gorham Maine after the job was completed the customer wanted me to finish the walls above and beyond paint prep. I did tell him what he wanted was drywall work and since this home was built in the early 50s the walls won't be perfect no matter what I could do. Thi...Read More...Read More
I'm a lumber supplier in Maine; I filed a lien by the deadline, but the homeowner is claiming its invalid since they did not have a written contract with US; in Maine it doesnt matter correct? The lien is still valid?...Read More
The handyman who doing some work on my house in Maine (I am a Florida resident). He walked off the job in March after the pandemic was announced. He filed a mechanic's lien against me but I have not received anything else. As I understand it, he has to file an actual lawsuit withing 120 days. I hav...Read More...Read More
I'm a lumber supplier. We invoiced a customer for doors that were not delivered yet. Can I use that invoice as a legal date to file the lien (within 90 days) or since the customer hasnt taken ownership of the doors yet I'm not able to file the lien? All other invoices are too old. ...Read More
Hello, I am supplied material to the owner of the project. Once I send the Notice of Intent am I required to file the lien within 10 days or is 10 days my first opportunity after sending the Notice of Intent? Thanks, Len Brown...Read More
We closed on a construction loan on 5/21/21. We own our land paid in full. Our home is a display model at a local modular home business. We put a deposit of $2500 down in March and purchase agreement was signed by all parties on 3/12/21. Loan approval received 5/13/21. There is a contingency fun...Read More...Read More
My contractor has not been holding up to their original agreement. The project hasn’t yet started, although we’ve tried to withdraw from the contract citing continued changes and increasing prices, but we were advised by the company that if we withdraw, we will be charged over $30,000.00 for loss r...Read More...Read More