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My husband is a subcontractor (Master Electrician) in Virginia and the general contractor is not paying him for two jobs. Unfortunately, he did not get
contracts signed... just doing it as he goes along... time + materials. One job the payments is almost two months overdue and the other job the ...Read More
Virginiacontracts signed... just doing it as he goes along... time + materials. One job the payments is almost two months overdue and the other job the ...Read More
We are issuing a Preliminary Notice to our customer that we are currently working with. However, we have a change order that is approved by our customer,
but not theirs (the owner). Can this amount be added to the original contract amount and included in the Notice?
Virginiabut not theirs (the owner). Can this amount be added to the original contract amount and included in the Notice?
If I am contracted with the owner via verbal contract and filing for mechanics lien in VA-- on question 5-- "date from which interest on the above amount is
claimed:" question........do I have to enter a date, can I put "N/A" in that field or leave it blank? I do not wish to charge interest. I am the GC and i...Read More
Virginiaclaimed:" question........do I have to enter a date, can I put "N/A" in that field or leave it blank? I do not wish to charge interest. I am the GC and i...Read More
We have completed a project per terms of our contract, the tenant decided not to open the space days before opening. The owner of the space is telling us
we cannot lien it because they have terminated the lease. This was a large project and there is $417k outstanding.
Virginiawe cannot lien it because they have terminated the lease. This was a large project and there is $417k outstanding.
I am trying to determine when "the work" ends on a job. For example, we did a fire job that required us to be in the home cleaning the structure and
cleaning their content. That part of "the work" (physical, actual work) ended a month ago. But we are now dealing with paper work, insurance c...Read More
Virginiacleaning their content. That part of "the work" (physical, actual work) ended a month ago. But we are now dealing with paper work, insurance c...Read More
can contractors hold retainage on rental equipment in the state of VA?
Virginiaproject was stopped due to owner issues. ans we didn't receive payment so we lien the property. now, they paid us and they want lien release, but they also
want us to finished the job now that owner is apparently better. What if we release the lien, but down the road they again don't pay. Can we lien ...Read More
Virginiawant us to finished the job now that owner is apparently better. What if we release the lien, but down the road they again don't pay. Can we lien ...Read More
If you are just starting a company and all you want to do is make money from getting the jobs and passing them to subcontractors, are you able to do so
without having to get the license yourself?
Virginiawithout having to get the license yourself?
My family is planning to build a house. Our architect is preparing building permit applications and is asking us if we will be using a mechanic's lien agent.
VirginiaCustomer and GC signed contract November 2018, with work expected to start February 2019. Customer contacted GC via email multiple times to get project
started and never received a date. July 2019 customer told GC contract was going to be terminated for default. GC asked for meeting and custo...Read More
Virginiastarted and never received a date. July 2019 customer told GC contract was going to be terminated for default. GC asked for meeting and custo...Read More
Agreement Contract states any damages allowed by law.. blatant breach with non-payment Done with intent from beginning to destroy huge project but
also damage abilities and credibility for future projects. I saw the 300k max for one award. Of course interest and attorney fees included.
Virginiaalso damage abilities and credibility for future projects. I saw the 300k max for one award. Of course interest and attorney fees included.
Do they need to be licensed in Virginia as well in order to lien the project?
VirginiaWe were working on a project for a local county owned fire station and completed our scope of work. Our last invoice was for around $10,000 that is about 3
months past due. I found out from another sub that the GC was kicked off the project and a new GC took over to complete the building. I filed a ...Read More
Virginiamonths past due. I found out from another sub that the GC was kicked off the project and a new GC took over to complete the building. I filed a ...Read More
A licensed Virginia contractor was hired to complete interior painting of a home. The contract was entered with and signed by the home owners live in
domestic partner. The contractor provided a timeline of 3 days to complete work. The contractor's workers did not complete quality work and d...Read More
Virginiadomestic partner. The contractor provided a timeline of 3 days to complete work. The contractor's workers did not complete quality work and d...Read More
I had a lien field against a personal property, but the attorney filed it in the incorrect county, no notices were sent to the GC or the owner. Is the lien valid?
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