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I am just trying to make sure I get all the correct lien waivers. The Massachusetts FAQ on this site did not specify for CMs and designers....Read More
Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentMay 9, 2018
MassachusettsLien WaiversMechanics Lien
After sending the intent to lien for the 2000. 2000 is a discounted price to what the client owes. We were in process of a change order when customer was
agreeing in person only to renegotiate terms and accuse us of over charging her. The client has not paid even after receiving the intent to lien. H...Read More
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Anonymous General Contractor
1 answerAdd commentJul 3, 2021
MassachusettsChange OrdersConstruction ContractLien WaiversMechanics LienPay Applications
What is the best practice when requiring a subcontractor to sign a partial unconditional waiver as we don't have a notary onsite? If the form needs to be
notarized every time we pay a subcontractor, what's the best way to ensure that it's done and sent back to us?
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Anonymous Contractor
Waiting for answerAdd commentSep 8, 2020
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Shawmut Construction asks their subs to sign a lien waiver and send it with their payment application. Here's one of the lines from the waiver: "The
undersigned has received payment in full, less Retainage, if any, for all labor, services, materials, fixtures, apparatus, and/or equipment furnishe...Read More
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Anonymous Subcontractor
1 answerAdd commentAug 10, 2020
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I am working in Massachusetts and am familiar with the statutorily-prescribed partial conditional lien waiver form to be used during a job. The landlord is
requiring final, unconditional lien waivers from all parties, however, which show that payment has been made in full (including retainage) and wai...Read More
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Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentFeb 10, 2020
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We are a GC with an owner who is requesting Partial Conditional AND Partial Unconditional Lien Waivers for each payment app. Massachusetts has a statutory
lien waiver form "Partial Waiver and Subordination of Lien". But the language of the form, particularly the most important part "upon receipt of", ...Read More
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Anonymous General Contractor
2 answersAdd commentDec 5, 2019
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A CONTRACTOR (CLIENT) IS REQUIRING "FINAL LIEN WAIVER" IN ADVANCE OF FINAL PAYMENT. QUESTION: How can we be assured of receiving our FINAL
PAYMENT if we execute the Final Waiver prior to getting the payment? WHAT IS THE TYPICAL PROCESS? Thanks
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Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentOct 14, 2019
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I am often required to sign lien waivers prior to getting paid by certain customers, but the lien waivers clearly say that I acknowledge and certify that I have
been paid in full; when I have not. Is this legal? I am in MA but the company I am concerned about is headquartered in NY. thanks
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Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentApr 9, 2019
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