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we have been sending Pre-Lien notices, what month is a lien to be filed ? 4 month?
it is my understanding pre-lien notices are due the 15th of the 3rd month after services have been performed (we are the subcontractor) at what point is the
lien to be filed?...Read More
Anonymous Subcontractor1 answerAdd commentOct 27, 2017
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In Texas - on residential jobs - can you lien the owner or are there are things that the owner and gc need to do, like file the contract, so we can file a lien
We need to know if there is avenue to file a lien on a residential job in Texas. We have been told that certain things (like a contract filed with the county) have
to be in place before a lien is filed on a residence....Read More
Anonymous Subcontractor1 answerAdd commentOct 26, 2017
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See below. Time is important here. Call me if possible.
I am an Architect and I am owed 50k for architectural services for a contract directly with the owner. My invoices are over 4 months old. Can I send updated
or corrected invoice to be under 4 month deadline? Also we have continued to work on the project at the owners request and he issued 2 post d...Read More...Read More
Anonymous Subcontractor1 answerAdd commentOct 13, 2017
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Is the Title company responsible for any liens on a home in Texas if they close on the home a declare the title is clear, even though a lien was filed?
I filed a lien on 9/14/2017....Read More
Anonymous Subcontractor1 answerAdd commentOct 12, 2017
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we are a subcontractor. Do we file the mechanic's lien against the contractor or the owner of the property where we did work?
We are a subcontractor. We completed work on a condominium complex. The general contractor has not been paid so we are not being paid. Do we file a
mechanic's lien against the contractor or the property where the work was done? Technically, the general contractor owes us the money....Read More
Anonymous Subcontractor1 answerAdd commentOct 5, 2017
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Can we file a lien for the total amount due after the first unpaid invoice?
I hope this question isn't confusing. We have a client that we have worked for for years and they are having financial difficulty. We have about 4 open
projects we are currently working on for them. Can I file a lien for the total amount due now even though some of the work will be performed in ...Read More...Read More
Anonymous Contractor1 answerAdd commentSep 21, 2017
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Do I need to file a mechanics lien?
Do I need to file a mechanics lien? Or do I need to do some other kind of contract agreement. I did some construction work on my friends house a couple
years ago and he was going to pay me when he was able to get the money to do so. He has decided to sell his house and I want to make sure t...Read More...Read More
Anonymous Subcontractor1 answerAdd commentSep 12, 2017
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Can an equipment lessor file a mechanics lien in Texas if they do not have a written contract with the Property Owner? If the equipment lessor is hired by a Subcontactor, is that Subcontractor required to have a written contract with the Property Owner for the lower tiered parties to retain lien rights??
Is privity with the owner required to file a lien in Texas? Does the claimant need to have a written contract?...Read More
Anonymous Subcontractor1 answerAdd commentSep 11, 2017
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When filing a TX 4th month notice (a Lien) and I have a 2nd and 3rd month notice also being filed, do I amend the 4th month notice or file multiple fourth month notices?
We have multiple jobs where we file a 2nd, then 3rd, then its time for the 4th. We currently do not aggregate all outstanding debt for that job to the fourth
month notice we file the fourth, and then any subsequent filings for the additional 2nd and 3rd months notices as required. Our concern is what ...Read More...Read More
Anonymous Subcontractor1 answerAdd commentSep 7, 2017
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