We understand FL does not allow aggregating multiple contracts on a project into one lien. Are there other states that also do not allow this, and if so, which states?...Read More
I was hired to help a friend paint her house. I’m almost finished but weather has made it near impossible until spring. I asked for some, not all, of the money so I could make my house payment. This person led me on for a week,letting me think they were going to pay me all the way up to 1 1/2 hours b...Read More...Read More
Received a Notice of Right to Lien from a subcontractor that has been hired by the "Customer" the General Contractor to supply material on a commercial property. Possibly supply labor too. The General Contractor has been hired by the Tenant, the Tenant per the lease has agreed that it shall get th...Read More...Read More
If I receive supplement payments and the process of getting adjusters to approve the amount a project is worth is after my lien deadlines (so I dont have an exact amount due) how do I protect my lien rights? My attorney has advised against filing the lien with a round about number because "the court...Read More...Read More
Hi, I have a roofing contractor installing a new roof on a property in Oregon. If I pay him 100% and he gives me a unconditional waiver/lien release upon receipt/deposit of my check, am I covered if he doesn’t pay his roofing material supplier? I have concerns about this and was requesting a joint ...Read More...Read More
Our bond claim was denied due to not filing a preliminary notice. This is for a prevailing wage job in the state of Washington. Are there any other options for us to force payment of the retainage still owed? Our contract has with the general has been fully satisfied, we just have not received the retaina...Read More...Read More
Is it necessary to have a supplier lien release that lists a dollar amount, or would an unconditional through a date, no dollar amounts, suffice? I would want dollar amounts from our subs, just wondering if no dollars for suppliers would offer the same protection. Sometimes we have a really hard time ...Read More...Read More
We work on residential projects and are typically hired by a family member of the Property Owner (son, daughter, etc. of property owner). What notice requirements apply to us in this case? Are we still considered the General Contractor?...Read More
I have been awarded a judgement and have sent a demand letter for payment,what is the next step to file a lien on a business out of the state of Oregon? Thanks Jay...Read More
my fiances boss at the time asked me to clean his office for him. He knew I had prior experience. I gave him a deeply discounted price because I knew his business was struggling, he had become boss/friend to my fiance and he was very grateful. He agreed to the price and terms of cash payment w...Read More...Read More
I am looking to bye my first rental property it has a Cinderblock and pillar foundation and the house feels like it’s leaning when you’re inside....Read More