Basically, can a GC out a lien on my property with no contract in MA even though he did some demo work and basement excavation work while I was waiting for his estimate - which came is super high. His invoice came in at $3x as high for the work completed...Read More
I want to be sure we take care of the necessary steps before we ever have to file a Lien notice. From what I have read up on, we need to have a "Notice of Contract" in order to back up a Pirliminary Lien Notice before filing the actual Lien Notice. Is this correct? Would a Signed Job Proposal/Estimate ...Read More...Read More
My company is a material supplier. There was a disagreement over the intent of the drawings, approved submittals, and the job site conditions had changed. They expected our firm to make field modifications to the door frames at no additional cost. We had an approved submittal stating what size the ...Read More...Read More
Hello, I am a subcontractor on a job that we completed on 6/15. I have yet to be paid and would like to file a lien, but I'm not sure if I still have lien rights. I did sign a Subcontractor's Conditional Final Waiver of Lien which states that once I am paid in full I will not file a lien. I have still not received my final payment....Read More
I am a Florida registered subcontractor who provided services for an owner/builder in Middleboro, MA. I have filed a Notice of Identification while we were working on site. Our last day on site was 4/13 and we have not been paid. I am looking to file a lien....Read More
Hello, I am a paving subcontractor who has a written contract with the Gen Contractor in the State of Massachusetts. We are owed nearly $65,000.00 for paving work performed during the current construction of a SAI TEMPLE. The property owners of the Temple are currently in dispute with the Ge...Read More...Read More
Work has been completed, we have invoiced and have waited over 60 days for payment, we are not getting any answers other than it will be released once approved by management. It is for a commercial customer and we are the main contractor....Read More
I want to implement strong contracts for our commercial flooring (and residential floor refinishing) business in Massachusetts. Does anyone know where I can get a solid starting point that touches on the various areas that we need to cover?...Read More
Under §2B of the Massachusetts lien statute, a Notice of Termination must be filed by an owner if a party has been terminated prior to the filing or recording of notice of substantial completion. Where would I file this notice? Is there a template or is this just an official notice from my company with lett...Read More...Read More
A sub of ours was kicked off the project and he wants to be paid beyond what is owed because of the work he is no longer doing and is going to file a lien. Do I have any options to nullify that lean in short order?...Read More