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If I completed a heating service call with no written contract can I file a lien on the condominium if the owner is not paying.
MassachusettsI'm a homeowner. A small bathroom project was done by a General Contractor, and I realize that more than 1/2 the job was plumbing, but the subcontractor wasn't paid at all on it - $9,500. I'd like to help him recover, but don't really want to put myself in jeopardy, as I fully paid the subcontractor.
MassachusettsI am currently finihsing up a job where the SOV is 50+ line items. Many of them are alternates listed on the G703. We only completed a % of each of the alternates. How to I bill for that properly on the G703? Is it ok to have a balance to finish on the final REQ if we did not complete the line item 100%? If not, what is the correct way to do so?
MassachusettsWe supplied material to customer for this job. They are now telling me that it might be a few more weeks for payment. What should i do at this point because it looks like the bond rights might be very close to expiring
MassachusettsI am opening a gym in january and my landlord told me I need to find out about the occupancy, how do I go about that?
MassachusettsI am in the construction business in Massachusetts. I often come across a situation when subcontractors do not fulfill their duties, especially in terms of contract terms, work execution schedule. This leads to problems in project implementation and operating losses. I have been looking for a legal partner for a long time who will help me develop a contract that will protect me from most of the risks.
MassachusettsNotice has been sent through Levelset. Last furnished services on Oct 19th. Did I loose the deadline yet? How can you help me file that lien. Thanks
MassachusettsWe are a professional services firm supplying services to a real estate developer who has asked us to defer some fees until the closing of permanent financing. Is there precedent for issuing a "springing" lien similar to a "springing" security interest, that becomes effective at some future date if default occurs. This might be acceptable to construction lenders who want property clear of current obligations or other current security interests. Any other suggestions to accomplish similar protection of payment?
MassachusettsI was hired by a contractor to provide service including labor and materials. And when I sent in invoice, he said he'll get me a check next week. When that failed to happen, I reached back out. And he gave me all these excuses of how there was a deposit put down on the property and they couldn't volleys the last check. So now he says he "promises" me that I'll get paid after they close on the house. Should I need to wait for closing??
Massachusettswe just got our materials that a company rented back-this month but i am being told i have to file a lien by the 3rd of December -- Is that correct?
MassachusettsIm a subcontractor working on a residential property for the past 3 years. They owe me $14600 from the frame of this house and they have been stringing me along forever saying they will pay me when the occupancy permit is complete which is not even my responsibility all other contractors have been paid but me i just dont want to get screwed
MassachusettsI want to take the test to get unrestricted csl, wondering if plumbing counts towards the 3 years required to take csl license
MassachusettsHi there,
I have the following question please: what happen, if we (Subcontractor) has signed the contract with the General Contractor (GC), with a clause that is contradictory to the law ? Let me explain please: in our contract with the General Contractor, it is saying that we have to send the notice of identification before the first invoice that we will be sending to them. However, we already sent the first invoice since july 2021 and we haven't yet start any work on the construction site and neither provide any material yet to the GC. The law is saying: ''A Notice of Identification must be served within 30 days of your first day of work. The first day of work corresponds to the day when you begin furnishing labor or materials to a project.''. So, what should we do in that case ? Can we still send a notice of identification upon furnishing labor or material and disregard the clause in the signed contract ?
Thank you,
Ayesha
MassachusettsI am a contractor who ordered materials for a commercial location on the tenants behalf. The job was approved but after the materials were ordered and shipped to us (customer materials that we can't return or restock) the client then cancelled the job and is now refusing to pay for the material costs. Since we never actually performed any work at the location I am wondering if we can still place a lien.
MassachusettsHi all,
Your very useful database of retainage limits for all 50 states indicates there is no limit by state law in Massachusetts for private jobs.
On the other hand, we have known that since 2014 Massachusetts, via Senate Bill 2271 has limited retainage to 5% on private projects over $3MM.
I can’t find any info indicating the law was repealed or changed.
I tried contacting your customer service folks but got a "not my job" response that directed me here. You may want to look into it. I'd be curious why the website lists retainage in Massachusetts the way it does.
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