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We are a GC in WI. We have a contract with a homeowner to do the roof and complete other interior repairs. Our contract says, "We will complete repairs on
your property as laid out in your insurance estimate plus any supplemental items." We don't send actual change orders for the items we supple...Read More
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Anonymous General Contractor
Waiting for answerAdd commentFeb 17, 2021
WisconsinConstruction ContractLien on FundsMechanics Lien
I’m a sub sub Contract who did the framing job on a property in Wisconsin. The general contractor doesn’t want to pay anymore. Taking 16K which hasn’t
been paid. It’s the last payment. I sent a preliminary notice just recent along with a intent of Lien. The job is completely finished and the contract...Read More
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Franklin Dubon
Waiting for answerAdd commentJan 16, 2021
WisconsinMechanics Lien
We are a company that did completed some work for a homeowner who received insurance funds to pay us and has refused to do so. The amount is owed is
substantial. What are our options?
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Anonymous General Contractor
Waiting for answerAdd commentJan 6, 2021
WisconsinForeclosureLien DeadlinesLien ForeclosureMechanics LienRight to Lien
A dispute arose with a client during the process of installing a concrete patio. On the final day, progress was delayed by the client after the concrete had
been poured and finished. The homeowner claimed defects and refused the final stage of detailing, cutting control joints, and cleanup. The next...Read More
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Anonymous Contractor
Waiting for answerAdd commentJan 4, 2021
WisconsinConstruction ContractMechanics LienRight to LienSubstantial Completion
I was sued in small claims for a project I didn't finish. My client fired me due to Covid delays. The judge ruled in her favor. I feel she took advantage of our
agreement. Can I still file a lien if the judgement was against me?
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Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentDec 29, 2020
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I had a concrete company give a me a quote to install a new garage floor in one of my buildings. He did not preview the job before giving me a price. I
agreed to that price. When he came to measure the job i asked him to take a look at another concrete slab i wanted to get done also, he stated i...Read More
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Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentOct 21, 2020
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If I work for a Property Management company. (Aka Gallant Building solutions, Lakeside project Solutions). their payment terms are 45 days net, putting me
outside of the 30 day window to file a lien in Wisconsin. Is there any laws that pertain to this type of service? What are my options to collect, if bu...Read More
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Anonymous General Contractor
1 answerAdd commentOct 27, 2020
WisconsinCollectionsConstruction ContractLien DeadlinesMechanics LienSlow Payment
I hired a contractor to do a roofing repair on the North side, south side and for the flashing on my chimney in mid July 2020. As far as I know they are not a
general contractor, just a roofing contractor. Had to call him each week (At least once a week sometimes up to 4x/week) to ask when his workers...Read More
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Anonymous Contractor
Waiting for answerAdd commentSep 27, 2020
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Dispute with subcontractor over work that is included in job, and completing a punch list...Read More
Anonymous Contractor
Waiting for answerAdd commentSep 24, 2020
WisconsinMechanics Lien
A male that I was staying with occasionally is unlicensed but said he would be able to order a water pump for my car, he NEVER actually said he would FOR
SURE do the work, as I told him I had plenty of people that would be willing to do it,I said I would be able to pay for it if he could get it. I have MUL...Read More
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Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentAug 12, 2020
WisconsinMechanics Lien
I am a small contractor that is having issues receiving a final payment from a client. We have sent notice of intent to lien and are now trying to file the Claim
of Lien, but just found out that I should have included a Notice of Lien Rights with the initial contract. Should we bother trying to file the Claim of ...Read More
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Anonymous General Contractor
1 answerAdd commentAug 10, 2020
WisconsinMechanics LienRight to Lien
We have a sub on a DC project, which has been halted due to owner losing financing. Can they include the value of the work they have not yet completed in
their lien?
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Anonymous General Contractor
1 answerAdd commentJul 6, 2020
WisconsinMechanics LienRight to Lien
On Aug 19 2019 I started re-designing a deck for Nancy Thompson. There when many delays with wood choice and deck stain color. 2 weeks into project the
weather became a factor as it rained often. I continued to work on her deck through Dec 8th 2019. The only Items left to do was sand, stain dec...Read More
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Anonymous General Contractor
1 answerAdd commentJul 1, 2020
WisconsinLawsuitMechanics LienRecovery OptionsRight to Lien
We are a GC that was told to stop work by our client in April due to loss of financing. Until now, we have been using that date to determine our lien deadline,
which would be July 6. We are now told that they have a new equity partner and the plan is in the works to continue and complete the project. C...Read More
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Anonymous General Contractor
1 answerAdd commentJun 25, 2020
WisconsinLien DeadlinesMechanics Lien
We are a General Contractor for commercial work in AZ and DC. We were told to halt all work due to owner having lost their funding on the projects. There
was not a Notice of Completion or Cessation recorded by the owner for either location. The AZ project, we obtained a Temp Certificate of Occup...Read More
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Anonymous General Contractor
1 answerAdd commentJun 18, 2020
WisconsinChange OrdersMechanics LienRight to Lien