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The property that we filed a lein on is being sold and the title company told one of the owners that we would be paid through escrow? Wouldn't our customer
(who is the GC not the owner) have to pay us first? Why should we have to wait for escrow to close?
California(who is the GC not the owner) have to pay us first? Why should we have to wait for escrow to close?
I am a subcontractor in the state of Texas, hired by a general contractor, to complete a flooring installation for a commercial business funded by the state.
For the sake of the following argument, please take my words at face value. The situation: the owners/GC are exceptionally difficult to please, b...Read More
TexasFor the sake of the following argument, please take my words at face value. The situation: the owners/GC are exceptionally difficult to please, b...Read More
I took a job remodeling a business. Estimate completed, they accepted the $7800 bid, signed the contract, paid the deposit, and I went to work. This woman
was a bit much, she interfered daily, tried to tell me what tasks to focus on and even gave me deadlines on individual tasks she determined could...Read More
Texaswas a bit much, she interfered daily, tried to tell me what tasks to focus on and even gave me deadlines on individual tasks she determined could...Read More
I’m a property owner who hired a logger to build some mobile cabin structures on my property. I paid him for labor and materials up front and he has
abandoned the project. He left a large excavator on my property. I would like to get a judgement so that I can legal sell the excavator to recoup t...Read More
Coloradoabandoned the project. He left a large excavator on my property. I would like to get a judgement so that I can legal sell the excavator to recoup t...Read More
I hired as a licensed and insured contractor in Feb 2021 to help with renovations on a home built in 1890 that I was purchasing; he started work on or about
April 14, 2021. When I initially engaged the contractor, I checked his license on the HIC website and he had a valid HIC license. We shared a mutu...Read More
MassachusettsApril 14, 2021. When I initially engaged the contractor, I checked his license on the HIC website and he had a valid HIC license. We shared a mutu...Read More
Hi I'm a self employed handyman/carpenter who lives in PA and did said work in MD. I built a large horse farm fence for an older lady whos a racehorse
breeder. She signed the contract for the work which stated the est project completion time would be 3-4weeks. During this project she asked me ...Read More
Marylandbreeder. She signed the contract for the work which stated the est project completion time would be 3-4weeks. During this project she asked me ...Read More
We signed a contract with an estimate cost amount and the work was to begin in June however it was delayed by the contractor and began on 7/11/22.
Meanwhile his workers have not performed professionally and the work had to be redone several times, like the sparkling and painting. The first ...Read More
New JerseyMeanwhile his workers have not performed professionally and the work had to be redone several times, like the sparkling and painting. The first ...Read More
How do I file a claim against the General Contractors Liability Insurance when the GC allowed a Non-licensed person rent his GC license leaving a homeowner
with negligent, shoddy work when the GC was never on the job and the non-licensed person took $100,000 for work not completed and products ...Read More
Floridawith negligent, shoddy work when the GC was never on the job and the non-licensed person took $100,000 for work not completed and products ...Read More
Wasn’t paid by GC for guard services during construction phase
New YorkThe first phase was to get the permit for a room Addition. The service deposit was given. Project total: $130k. The contract spells out the scope of work. My
Administrative fee and fees associated with secure a permit was the first phase $28k. The main timeline for the project would start after this pha...Read More
GeorgiaAdministrative fee and fees associated with secure a permit was the first phase $28k. The main timeline for the project would start after this pha...Read More
Levelset has filed our lien - what now? Can we file to have the property we worked on auctioned so we can collect our monies owed?
TexasA contractor entered into a cost-plus arrangement with a homeowner after the homeowner refused to sign a construction contract. The home in question is
NOT a homestead! I have looked all through Chapter 53 of the Texas Property Code and can find no mention of cost-plus anywhere in there, only...Read More
TexasNOT a homestead! I have looked all through Chapter 53 of the Texas Property Code and can find no mention of cost-plus anywhere in there, only...Read More
I have received an order for equipment/services from a Contractor - who has an order directly from the West Goshen Sewer Authority. I am nervous they will
not pay us - how can I protect our interests. Can I file a notice to lien when the order is signed so I can file a mechanics lien when they dont pay a...Read More
Pennsylvanianot pay us - how can I protect our interests. Can I file a notice to lien when the order is signed so I can file a mechanics lien when they dont pay a...Read More
Hi, we did a commercial job in phases, the first phase went ok but last june we started the last phase and did some work between june and december 2021
that havent gotten paid for. we were hired directly by the owner. no formal contract, just proposals and she would just accept and sign them. we ...Read More
Texasthat havent gotten paid for. we were hired directly by the owner. no formal contract, just proposals and she would just accept and sign them. we ...Read More
We are a commercial subcontractor. We filed lien against Studio Movie Grill for 131k in CA. Nearly everyone associated with the project has filed lien with no
response from anyone. The GC is moving forward with Foreclosure filing. What/who should I contact to get first in line on this payment. We suspe...Read More
Californiaresponse from anyone. The GC is moving forward with Foreclosure filing. What/who should I contact to get first in line on this payment. We suspe...Read More