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We are a small company that started in November 2019. We engaged a subcontractor on a Cellular construction project. The subcontractor worked without a
PO but submitted Invoices which we have been paying on time. Recently, they took off with the clients equipment (worth $30k) and now are thre...Read More
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Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentJun 3, 2020
WisconsinLien WaiversMechanics LienPayment DisputesRight to Lien
Hi, I'm in Wisconsin (Milwaukee). My contractor (Waukesha & Ozaukee Counties) is filing a lien on our Milwaukee property. We hired this company to redo our
roof, gutters and downspouts. They installed the wrong downspouts in the wrong configuration and refused to fix the deficiencies despite the fact...Read More
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Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentMay 5, 2020
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we didn't prelien the contractor because he owned the house at the time and after we did the work for him, he sold the house and he never paid us. Can we
lien the homeowner? Is it possible their title insurance would cover payment to us?
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Anonymous Subcontractor
1 answerAdd commentApr 17, 2020
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We are the GC on a private commercial project in DC. Our contract is with the lessee of a portion of a mixed use property. We are on a 3 week pause due to
non payment of our client. We have approx. 2-3 weeks of Tentant Improvement work that remains and our millwork sub is holding their product ...Read More
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Anonymous General Contractor
1 answerAdd commentApr 10, 2020
WisconsinMechanics LienRight to Lien
I was simply hired by the tenant as a subcontractor, not associated with any company at all. What do I put on the template since it states it will show up on
the paper?
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Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentMar 21, 2020
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I'm in the process of filing for my lien and I noticed it state to put my "company name" on your template; what do I put on there of I'm not associated with
any company? I simply just did the work for the tenant that hired me as a subcontractor.
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Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentMar 21, 2020
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I have tried to negotiate but was told I'm not getting paid. Should I file now? ...Read More
Anonymous Laborer
1 answerAdd commentMar 13, 2020
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I am a small roofing & waterproofing subcontractor. A MN based contractor hired my company for services on a public project (rest stop owned by WISDOT).
The state did not require a bond on this job. The contractor had failed to meet manufacturer warranty requirements and we are the company w...Read More
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Anonymous Subcontractor
2 answersAdd commentMar 11, 2020
WisconsinMechanics LienNotice of Intent to LienPreliminary Notice
I started working on a project as a consultant and supplying important information back in October. It’s a large commercial building. Can I file a lien?...Read More
Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentFeb 26, 2020
WisconsinMechanics LienNotice of Intent to LienRight to Lien
A shoddy contractor improperly poured a concrete floor in my basement. He will not supply me with the delivery ticket although it is obviously to wet a pour.
Concrete splashed up the wall and onto the ceiling and cracked like shattered glass. This $4000 job will cost me $17000 to repair. I have paid for...Read More
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Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentFeb 22, 2020
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Hi there. I’m in the process of getting all of the contents for my intent to lien letter. I completed work for a tenant within a commercial building and never
received payment. As for my intent to lien; I purchased a copy of the deed online for the property but I’m curious as to if it will be valid or not. I’...Read More
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Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentFeb 19, 2020
WisconsinMechanics LienNotice of Intent to Lien
While providing services on two occasions, the contractor caused damage to the landscaping, rolling over markers set up to define the edge of the drive,
tearing up lawn and destroying shrubs. He also failed to clear the entire drive. When he showed up a third time, I immediately informed him that ...Read More
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Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentFeb 5, 2020
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We know that a company we worked for has gone into bankruptcy. We've submitted our invoice without any response. In fact, the email is not working. Today
we submitted the notice of intent to lien, however we'd like to lien the property before it is sold. What are the implications if we submit a lien bef...Read More
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Anonymous Subcontractor
2 answersAdd commentJan 31, 2020
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Filed lien,Property sold w/o my knowledge. Found out 6 months after it sold, contacted Title company and sent them the correct paperwork. They verified the
lien was in place of time of search, but tells me there is a delay in payment, because they don't know who will be writing the check, HUH? I don't ...Read More
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Anonymous General Contractor
1 answerAdd commentJan 23, 2020
WisconsinMechanics LienSlow Payment
I'm a flooring contractor in WI I did part 1 of th job in Sept hardwood floors n haven't been paid but home owner gave me $2k in dec while we wait for the
draw then carpet in the same house beginning Jan n still haven't been paid. So do I have 6 months from Jan to file a lien on the hardwood floors ...Read More
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Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentJan 18, 2020
WisconsinLien DeadlinesMechanics LienRight to Lien