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We have a subcontractor that filed bankruptcy, then changed their mind but their insurance company sent us a letter saying all billing will need to go through
them till end of project. We were wondering if Zlien has any forms / suggestions on how to handle this situation going forward.
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Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentJan 31, 2018
Washington
I work in Washington state. Say we get a job new job but the work will not start for three months. However, we do have plans that are being worked on now.
1. Does that current work count for the 60 days to file a prelim notice? 2. Can I file the prelim when we enter the job into our system, even if wor...Read More
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Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentJan 24, 2018
WashingtonPreliminary Notice
Customer suddenly closed their doors and we contacted the general contractor about payment. The general contractor had been properly notified per State
of Washington commercial law. General contractor required our customer, their subcontractor, to also bond the job and subcontractor bond sho...Read More
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Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentJan 23, 2018
WashingtonBond ClaimsRecovery Options
I have a 40,000 retention still out on a building I did 3 years ago Every time I contact the office they just tell me the building is in litigation, but it has been 3
years, what are the laws on this?
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Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentJan 24, 2018
WashingtonPayment DisputesRecovery OptionsRetainage
Contractor / homeowner does not want to pay for amount owed for work completed...Read More
Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentJan 10, 2018
WashingtonMechanics LienPreliminary Notice
I was hired by a property mngt company that I have worked for for over three years, we have an ongoing contract for services that names me as an
authorized vendor. I started the job 8-14-17, emailed a notice to owner 11-20-17 and completed the job 10-6-17, sent a notice of intent 11-28-17...Read More
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Anonymous Subcontractor
1 answerAdd commentNov 30, 2017
WashingtonLien DeadlinesMechanics LienPreliminary Notice
We are a material supplier of aggregates and ready mix. We have a customer that provided us with an incorrect address when they placed an aggregate
order. Our delivery driver did not notice when delivered as the properties are next to each other. We believe our customer may have done this o...Read More
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Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentNov 27, 2017
WashingtonMechanics LienPreliminary Notice
I found two liens that my company filed many years ago (2012 and 2002). They still appear to be attached to the property when searched on the county's
assessors page. My understanding is that liens in Washington state expire after 8 months if not enforced. If so, why are these liens still attached t...Read More
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Anonymous Subcontractor
1 answerAdd commentOct 27, 2017
WashingtonLien DeadlinesLien ReleasesMechanics Lien
Received down payment on 8/25/2017. I didn't start on this job until mid September. Finished in early October. I have sent emails with invoice a few times. No
response or contact form him at all. He has renters at this address. He is living in Germany.
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Anonymous Subcontractor
1 answerAdd commentOct 25, 2017
WashingtonLien DeadlinesMechanics LienPreliminary Notice
The initial notice was sent via certified mail to the previous address of the homeowner and was returned because well, he didnt own that property anymore
and wasnt living there. Washington requires service by certified mail for initial notices but it was then resent by regular mail. Would this still be co...Read More
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Anonymous Subcontractor
1 answerAdd commentOct 10, 2017
WashingtonLien DeadlinesPreliminary Notice
Our customer gave us the incorrect project info and the prelim notice went to a homeowner rather than the HOA address where the community pool is that
we supplied material for. We last supplied material on 6/30/17 and they are refusing to pay roughly 30k. Is it worth attaining legal counsel or hav...Read More
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Anonymous Subcontractor
1 answerAdd commentOct 3, 2017
WashingtonLien DeadlinesMechanics LienPayment DisputesPreliminary Notice