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I'm a GC on a project in Massachusetts. I signed a contract with someone for the excavation for $16,500. It had a date of completion in the contract of November 4th. He missed this timeline by about 2 weeks before I finally removed him from the project. He is now claiming he removed more dirt from the site than the contracted amount and has filed a lien for $40,000 in total. I'm not sure what to take as next steps....Read More
Anonymous Contractor
3 answersAdd commentDec 23, 2021
MassachusettsMechanics LienRight to Lien
We terminated an employee and he states that he is still owed money, however we have records that he has been paid all that he is owed. Unfortunately he is insisting that he is still owed more and is threatening to place liens on our customers that still owe our company money. Is this allowed in the state of Florida?...Read More
Anonymous General Contractor
2 answersAdd commentFeb 23, 2021
FloridaRight to Lien
Can undocumented laborers file a lien if they aren't paid? I just watched Immigration Nation on Netflix where the laborers came in to South Carolina to work after Hurricane Michael and did a bunch of work for Winterfell Construction, but didn't get paid. I was wondering why none of the immigrants have tried filing a mechanics lien against Winterfell or the owner, Tommy Hamm. I haven't seen anything in the laws that would prevent it. Of course, the company they filed a lien against could just report them to ICE, since they have to provide their contact information on the claim. Is there any way for a laborer to file a lien and protect their identity at the same time? Can someone else file a lien on their behalf?...Read More
Anonymous Subcontractor
1 answerAdd commentAug 12, 2020
LouisianaMechanics LienPayment DisputesRight to LienSlow Payment
Homeowner did not pay for roof replacement on an insurance claim. I placed a statutory lien on my own. His house is currently for sale....Read More
Anonymous Subcontractor
1 answerAdd commentSep 21, 2018
TexasMechanics LienRight to Lien
My 26 year old son had my husband's (his stepfather's) truck towed to a mechanic's shop to get an estimate to repair the transmission. Over the phone the mechanic shop told my son that it would cost about $2,500 to fix it. The mechanic shop gave him a phone number to call to try to get a loan, if needed, for the repairs. I do not know if the two businesses are affiliated or not. Regardless, he applied via phone, but was rejected. After my husband and son discussed it further they concluded that since the truck is so old, a 1997 Ford F150, and not of much value they would hold off on the repairs so they could try to find an alternative such as a used transmission that the same or another mechanic could install. He has been looking for a used transmission to no avail while the truck stayed at the mechanic's shop. Yesterday, my husband went to pick up the UNREPAIRED truck and the shop owner said that the truck now belonged to him because it was left there so long. He claims that he sent a certified letter regarding the truck, but no one in my household signed for a letter. The shop owner says that he has filed a mechanic's lien and will NOW repair the truck and sell it, or we could buy the truck back from him for $2500. To me there are several major issues. First, no one received or signed any sort of written estimate or contract to fix it. Second, even if the mechanic claims that there was a verbal agreement between him and my son, my son is NOT the titled owner of the truck. So, how could a lien be put on it. Third, the shop owner admitted to my husband in person at the shop that now that he had a lien he WILL fix it and sell it. According to the law I researched, a lien can be placed only for actual work done, not work after a lien is filed. Furthermore, other claims such as storage fees (which were never disclosed or agreed to) are not considered repairs and cannot be included in the lien. The truck is so old and of such little value that no one would invest $2500 in a transmission for it. I guess that is why the mechanic says that he will NOW fix it and sell it after he has gotten the lien. We received no phone calls, no letters, no written docs of any sort (the mechanic claims he sent a certified letter, but no one in my house signed for it.) How do I proceed?...Read More
Anonymous Subcontractor
1 answerAdd commentAug 2, 2018
TennesseeRight to Lien
I am a Realtor with my own brokerage. I have a valid, fully executed listing agreement and a valid, fully executed sales contract for FULL listing price on a vacant, residential property AS IS with no concessions and a fast closing, as requested by the POA for the owner. Then days before the closing the POA says they are not selling. I've asked why. She only says the family situation has changed. I've asked if I have wronged her in any way with no response. I've asked for her attorney's contract info if she isn't willing to talk to me so we could work this out. No response. I've told her I will be taking legal action. I've researched and I'm still not sure if I can file a lien on the property. I believe someone who came to purchase the collectibles may have made an offer on the property and she's trying to avoid paying me for the commission I have definitely earned. I've worked on this sale that is in my neighborhood for over a year since the brother approached me asking if I could help them get the house emptied and sold for funds to take care of their mother without putting her in a nursing home. I've done all I could to help. I've spent extensive hours talking to this family and my investors, helping them get collectibles sold and get the property emptied and ready for closing. Can I file a lien on the property?...Read More
Anonymous Owner Designee
2 answersAdd commentAug 5, 2020
North CarolinaMechanics LienRight to Lien
I am a real estate broker with a client may who intent to sell their property to someone, a customer i introduced while under contract. ...Read More
Marlon Mungen
1 answerAdd commentJan 1, 2021
MaineLawsuitLien DeadlinesMechanics LienPayment DisputesRight to Lien
I was working a residential bathroom remodel, the contract was for 22627.01, including tile cost when selected and with change orders and additional work, verified through emails and verbal change orders the total became 27752.78, I was paid intermittently total of 13000. when it came to 1 more day of work to just knock out a very small punchlist, the night before I asked for 10000 and allowed him to hold a retainer of 4752.78 until the next day when i completed the job and he was happy. He denied the 10000, wrote a check for 2000. then the next day, I was told that I was not allowed back to the property and that my workmanship was unsatisfactory. Then he offered 2900 only if i signed a letter of dissolution. Hes now threatening to file fraud with L and I. all the supposed poor workmanship was the things I had on my punchlist, The bathroom is absolutely beautiful, Ive showed pictures to alot of people and everyone agrees that its a great bathroom and the amount of work I put into it is close to 300 hours. Throughout the process, there was never a single complaint and his wife even said multiple times that with my work skill and knowledge of processes and supplies I should have my own improvement show or broadcast on youtube. But the day before it was time to settle up, my work all of a sudden was unsatisfactory. pictures are up on my website. www.waunatile.com under a.d.a. compliant remodel. this guy owes me almost 13000 and all my prices are completely justified, hes making up prices for my business, what do I do, I have 400 to my name as all I had went into this project....Read More
Anonymous Contractor
2 answersAdd commentMay 31, 2023
WashingtonBack ChargesChange OrdersConstruction ContractLawsuitMechanics LienNotice of Intent to LienPayment DisputesRight to Lien
We are a Computer Repair business in Swainsboro, GA. If a customer fails to collect their computer and pay costs, do we need to go through the Georgia Mechanics Lien procedures before disposing of the PC to recover our costs, or is there a simpler more streamlined process?...Read More
Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentAug 7, 2019
GeorgiaRight to Lien
I am a house painter in Ohio and was contacted by a woman in Georgia. I agreed to work on her property for $35 a man hour. She then requested work that was out of my expertise and licensing (plumbing and electrical work). For the work out of my scope, I brought on licensed professionals to complete the work, paying their fees. The job was completed within the time frame discussed over the phone and over text message, however no written contract was signed. After sending photos of the transformation, she found a few minor details that I am willing to fix for her. I am weary that she may not pay me after I do fix these small issues (wrong color light fixture). What should my next step me if she chooses not to pay for the 603 hours I’ve devoted as well as the $2,500 in material....Read More
Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentJun 1, 2023
OhioMechanics LienRight to Lien
I'm a family member I paid 250 a month for a small room and 300 towards groceries and the only reason I'm asking this is because I wasn't there a couple of nights I slept over my girl friends basically i did some things around the house to help and was taken advantage of. Because the first night I wasn't there when I returned home I was told if they had to pay someone to fix something then I needed to move I was told what to pay in rent and food not to become there personal handy man but we made an agreement on some big jobs they needed done but when I was done they didnt honor there agreement I got nothing but they still got there rent and food money can I file a lien for the work I did??...Read More
Anonymous Property Owner
1 answerAdd commentJun 1, 2020
OklahomaPayment DisputesRight to Lien
Hello we selected an architect to design our house and provide floor plans. However, since initially working with the architect he has not provided any design feedback or helped us on designing. He has asked us to provide for him exactly what we want for him to draw. The contract for this project was sent via paypal to us and was not signed by either party at any point of the process. He never provided us via email the contract as well. The contract is laid out with payments through out the process (deposit, 50% of project when working on floor plans, 40% once plans are sent to engineering, 10% at construction documents). The contract does not have any clauses about cancelling the contract. We have paid him through deposit and 50% of project, however decided to go our separate ways prior to the 3rd installment. He is now requesting we pay him the 3rd installment even though plans were not ready to be sent to engineering and did not include all the changes we were asking. He is stating because a plan was ready for engineering that he wants to get paid before making changes. He is now threatening to put a lien on the real estate, can he do that? ...Read More
Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentJul 31, 2020
North CarolinaConstruction ContractDesign ProfessionalMechanics LienNotice of TerminationRight to Lien
We shipped materials to a job site for a contractor. It's our understanding that the contractor was terminated, the materials were not installed, and the contractor was told to take his materials and leave. We're curious about our mechanics lien rights in this sitution....Read More
Anonymous Subcontractor
3 answersAdd commentJan 27, 2021
CaliforniaMechanics LienRight to Lien
We had projects with the same client, but 4 different LLC's. They are not paying. We completed 2 large projects. 1 had just some finishing to do, they agreed to let another finish up. and the last one went sour. They sent a stop notice to us, really because the owner and the Project manager/owner couldn't get along. But then hired our main subcontractor, who was running the job for us. Really just need some good sound advice. How can I just get paid with out being sued? They won't even negotiate with us....Read More
Anonymous General Contractor
1 answerAdd commentApr 25, 2023
CaliforniaCollectionsLawsuitLien ForeclosureMechanics LienRight to Lien
I am a homeowner and I had hired a friend who is a contractor to remodel our home . He has a business and was not able to work during the corona virus . We hired this contractor and gave him a deposit of 7,000 cash ( he had requested cash ) to buy supplies. and then he came back wanting more money saying he needed to pay bills and we gave him 14,000 . The original estimate / contract is only for between 18.400- 19.400 and we over paid him since the original estimate did not include framing out garage lien to and he do extra framing on a bathroom door. He has now quit working on the home and has threatened to put a mechanics lien unless we pay up another 5,000. We have no signed contract of any kind. We have been asking for a breakdown of the bill of what was paid and what he is claiming we still owe. We have no tax ID number and will give us a detailed bill of the supplies purchased. We have been receiving threatening texts . We have damage that this contractor has done to our home. We have given him a total of 21,000. What can I do in this case . Please help. We are trying to sell our home and he knows this and says he will file a lien unless we give him the money but, he says he is not providing us with a detailed bill. Bottom line is he was a friend that we trusted....Read More
Anonymous Contractor
2 answersAdd commentMay 22, 2020
IndianaCash FlowMechanics LienPayment DisputesRight to Lien