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I have filled out the Notice of Subcontract and am preparing to send it to the registry of deeds in Massachusetts. Do I have to have the Notice of Subcontract
served to the relevant parties *before* I file it at the Registry of Deeds?
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Anonymous Subcontractor
1 answerAdd commentJun 16, 2021
MassachusettsMechanics LienPreliminary Notice
Can a lien be filed? Majority of the money was already paid, but the job is at its final stages but not complete. The final product is not at all what was wanted,
and has been expressed through and the beginning of the project. Short cuts taken, and final product is sloppy. Two borrowers on the home, onl...Read More
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Anonymous Contractor
Waiting for answerAdd commentMay 29, 2021
MassachusettsMechanics Lien
I have filed a mechanics lien against a contractor and the home owner. I have now received a counter sue claim that I must address in court 6/1. I am looking
to find out the best way to present the evidence that I have indicating that the general contractor agreed to my services verbally and partially pa...Read More
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Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentMay 26, 2021
MassachusettsConstruction ContractMechanics LienSlow Payment
As an independent contractor, I was hired by the electrical subcontractor; SCS Inc. to assist them in acquiring new contract jobs with General Contractors
from my personal network. I was successful in establishing a relationship with a GC, and ultimately acquiring the electrical contract job for my cli...Read More
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Anonymous Sub-Subcontractor
Waiting for answerAdd commentMay 26, 2021
MassachusettsMechanics LienPreliminary Notice
I am a general contractor and the customer refuses to pay the final bill of 12.000. The customer is not the actual owner of the property....Read More
Anonymous General Contractor
1 answerAdd commentMay 3, 2021
MassachusettsMechanics Lien
I have already set the notice of intent. it has been over 14 days. I did send it certified mail, but have not received the returned signature card. I need to file
asap, before the property changes ownership.
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Anonymous General Contractor
2 answersAdd commentApr 28, 2021
MassachusettsLien DeadlinesLien PriorityMechanics Lien
Hello. Can a contractor that started a job without contract or any written agreement file for a lien (in MA)? How can a homeowner protect themself? If he
does, what does it mean for a homeowner?
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Anonymous Contractor
3 answersAdd commentApr 15, 2021
MassachusettsMechanics Lien
I just filled out form foe mechanic lein. What happens now...Read More
Anonymous Subcontractor
Waiting for answerAdd commentMar 17, 2021
MassachusettsMechanics Lien
I am a property owner in MA. A lien was filed on my property by a subcontractor without any notice given to me. Has the lien been properly served?...Read More
Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentMar 2, 2021
MassachusettsMechanics Lien
I'm a home owner, work was done by contractor, but there is work not finished. We have tried to negotiate a payment, less the payment to subcontract the
work. We have been patient during this process, but it has turned into a nightmare to convince contractor since the first day that his work was no...Read More
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Anonymous Contractor
Waiting for answerAdd commentFeb 8, 2021
MassachusettsMechanics Lien
I hired a contractor to do work on my bathroom, and paid this contractor ahead of time for all the labor. This contract hired a plumber for me who did a lot of
work on a bathroom renovation, and before getting paid, the contractor went bankrupt and did not pay the plumber. This plumber is now asking...Read More
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Scott Merriam
Waiting for answerAdd commentFeb 2, 2021
MassachusettsMechanics Lien
Hi. My husband does work for a company that has not paid him in weeks, the owner of the company also happens to be our landlord who has now decided he
is selling the house. Is it possible to put a lien on the house in order for my husband to receive all he is owed? It was unfortunately a situation wh...Read More
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Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentJan 24, 2021
MassachusettsMechanics Lien
I have been providing lawn maintenance on a residential property for years. Owner does no pay fully when billed. Owner agreed to pay $300 each month for
old balance and pay for any new charges. Owner hasn’t complied and is now selling the property. How can I make sure I get paid what I am owed?
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Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentDec 31, 2020
MassachusettsMechanics Lien
Hello, ima subcontractor. I was told via email by project manager to install wiring for my mini split and they will signed change order( takes long time with
owner, Same happened on other project). Later, he said , we never signed you change order, we will not pay you for this, Can be emails official d...Read More
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Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentDec 15, 2020
MassachusettsMechanics Lien
Can a friend file a mechanic's lien when there is no contract? He indicated he is helping for free, but may try to file a ml anyway. There is no paperwork.
Can he attach a property just before it is about to be sold? Does he have to give me any notice? If yes, how soon before house closing?? Prop...Read More
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Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentDec 26, 2020
MassachusettsCash FlowMechanics Lien