We recently found out a release bond has been filed on a project we liened. We were not served and it was months ago. We only found out through an attorney. We need to know if you would advise releasing the current lien and instead proceeding against the bond. We're not sure what to do. ...Read More
I was filed with an Affidavit for Mechanics Lien by a subcontractor for the construction of my deck. The work is finished and I paid the contractor in full. I do have written proof of the payment. Apperantly the contractor did not pay the subcontractor....Read More
I had Levelset file a mechanical lien for my company, document 2634760. Yesterday I received a certified mail with the a notice stating the Mechanical had filed a "Notice of Filing Bond To Indemnify Lien....could you explain what this is and what I need to do next?...Read More
My friend had a commercial property in NJ. The HVAC people did not complete the job and placed a lien on the property claiming that they did. They also claim that there were change orders but can provide no proof that they were done or even agreed to. Someone told me that before we can go t...Read More...Read More
The contractor said my disapproval of his work made him uncomfortable and felt I was too aggressive ... yet in the complaint he states that I stopped the work ? ...Read More
Yes we filed a lien on a project which went to the GC's bond. The claim was against the Subcontractor that hired us. The GC has since sent over the subcontractors bond information. What should be done now that we have that information....Read More
I hired a contractor and I refuse to give final payment because of the shoddy work. They say they will put a lien against me. Can I put up a bond to cover the lien amount while we work this out in small claims court? Is this called Bonding Around a Lien?? Thanks!...Read More
The pool service guy that does my monthly pool cleaning put a mechanics lien on my property. In July our filter stopped working and our pool guy said it was because we needed a filter cleaning, and that it would be $75.00 extra. We agreed, and after he completed it, he said that it wasn’t the issue and...Read More...Read More
I've read your article "Primer on Mechanic's Liens and Bonding a Mechanic's Lien". It describes that a property owner can contact a surety bond company to purchase a surety bond that replaces the value of the lien that was filed against the property. If I understand you correctly, then a property owne...Read More...Read More
I want to know if a Mechanic Lien could be placed on our newly purchased House. My wife and I just bought a house from her Parents, ( my In-laws). The negotiations for the purchase began at the end of last year, 2018. Upon Inspection of the house, it was realized that the Septic Tank was leaking. ...Read More...Read More
Property owner obtained a proposal for work on property but did not enter into contract. Property owner did provide 20% down to schedule project, however project never scheduled. Property owner informed business did not wish to proceed with work by business before project scheduled....Read More