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I have a question about filing a NTO. We are the 4th tier subcontractor for a job. Owner, GC, Sub1, Sub2, then us Sub3. Are we not able to file a NTO? This a big job and we have already filed a NTO as a third tier sub, but they are adding subjobs under other subs and we are being pushed down the tier. Thank you...Read More
Anonymous Subcontractor
1 answerAdd commentFeb 6, 2020
FloridaMechanics LienPreliminary NoticeRight to Lien
We have a project stemming from Hurricane Harvey. The insurance company has been slow in approving. We finished the demolition in December. We have the clients contents in storage and have been paying monthly storage fees every month since we started. Yesterday their Mortgage company called and asked if we had been paid. We have not received any funds from this client. Can we still lien the contents, and what are our options for the demolition work? We know they have been paid for our services....Read More
Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentOct 25, 2018
TexasLien DeadlinesRight to Lien
I just repaired someone’s gas furnace by replacing the igniter switch. I had already had text between me and the customer, plus I was given the lead through home advisor. The repair was done on the 5th of February and I sent a QuickBooks invoice to customer. He had 30 days to pay but is there anything I need to do before the 30 days are up to insure payment? Once the 30 days are up, what are my next steps? The job was priced at $200, is it even worth it for me to try to file a mechanics lein? Any help would be greatly appreciated....Read More
Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentFeb 6, 2020
FloridaMechanics LienRecovery OptionsRight to Lien
I am an owner, and I am refusing to pay the last invoice to my GC. He is threatening me saying he'll file a mechanics lien. There was no contract and even the estimate was not signed. It was a residential project for repair/improvements. Can the GC file the lien?...Read More
Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentFeb 7, 2020
VirginiaConstruction ContractMechanics LienRight to Lien
The GC on our project will email us to ask if we have been paid for the work that was completed during the month by the sub (we are the sub-sub). They have now emailed us saying the sub informed them we have been paid in full for this project and asked us to confirm. We want to maintain a good relationship with the sub that hired us and know they cannot pay us until they have been paid, but also do not want to reply "yes" to the GC's email and have that potentially hurt our lien rights if for some reason the sub does not pay. Could replying and saying the sub has paid us in full in anyway negate our lien rights, or (as long as we don't sign a lien waiver) are we ok? ...Read More
Anonymous Sub-Subcontractor
1 answerAdd commentFeb 5, 2020
FloridaMechanics LienRight to Lien
We are building an office as a commercial property and our contractor has decided to add multiple costs to the final bill that were NOT approved change orders (cost to take out trash and accept deliveries). Thus, we have not agreed on the final price. He is completing the punch list and now threatening to file a lien on the property. We said we would pay him 98% of total job cost with the 2% retainage fee but need written agreement on price and a release of liens form. He has not agreed nor given a release of liens form. Thus far we have paid about 75% of the total project. Can he file a lien on the property and how can we prevent that. We are happily willing to pay but want documentation that he and his subs will not file a lien. ...Read More
Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentFeb 5, 2020
New JerseyChange OrdersMechanics LienRight to Lien
If I buy a house before the 75 day deadline and a lien is placed on the house am I responsible for the debt?...Read More
Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentFeb 5, 2020
OregonMechanics LienRight to Lien
Our home was affected by the Tick Canyon Fires on October 24, 2019. We had a very smokey smell in our home but no actual fire damage or visible smoke damage. We called a restoration company out to let us know if we needed services. We were told that our home required immediate remediation services. The restoration company placed air scrubbers in our home for several days. They removed our insulation and sent a cleaning crew to clean the surface area of the home to eliminate the soot that was present. After this work had been completed the restoration company sent my insurance company an exorbitant bill.The bill was 5 x the amount of the insurance adjusters estimate. I was certain this was a clerical error and asked the insurance company to check into it. They did and were told by the restoration company that they had completed the job and this figure was correct. They expected the insurance company to remit payment immediately. The insurance adjuster denied the claim and told the restoration company to send in a new bill with only the work that had been completed. The restoration company continued to claim they had completed all work as stated in their bill. I was called on by the insurance company to inform them of what work had actually been completed. I let them know and they ran a new estimate saying the restoration company was only owed approximately $2000. I also sent evidence that the restoration company had damaged my home in multiple places. Someone stepped through the ceiling in my living room and also tore up the duct work in the attic.The insurance company instructed us to no longer allow these contractors in our home and to hire a new company to come and fix the remaining issues and repair what restoration company A had damaged. The new company charged $5000 to restore the damages to my home. Therefore the insurance company is stating that they do not owe restoration company A any money as they caused more damage than they are owed. The insurance company has informed me that they have turned the name of restoration company A into the insurance commision for fraudulent practices. Restoration company A is continuing to email my insurance company seeking payment. I have never received an invoice or any attempt by restoration company A attempting to receive payment. In the latest email to my insurance company restoration company A has threatened to place a lien on my home if the insurance company does not remit payment in full this week. Can you please tell me what steps restoration company A must take to place a lien. What recourse do I, as the homeowner, have since this would be a fraudulent case for a lien? Thank you very much ...Read More
Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentFeb 5, 2020
CaliforniaMechanics LienRight to Lien
I solicited a contractor in Mississippi to paint the interior and exterior of a vacant rental property . The contractor emailed me an estimate that we later discussed and verbally settled on a negotiated lower price. However, the initial contract or the revised contract, was ever signed and the contractor did not show up the day the work was to commence so I assumed because I did not sign and return the contract the contractor had not expected to do the work quoted. A couple days later the contractor showed up at the vacant property to begin working. I didn’t know the contractor had begun the work for a couple days because the property was vacant. The contractor completed the work on 10/28 and filed a lien on 1/29. I understand this may be outside of the 90-day filing guidelines, but I would like to verify if a pre-lien notice is required and how do I challenge a notice of a special lien. ...Read More
Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentFeb 3, 2020
MississippiLien DeadlinesMechanics LienPayment DisputesRight to Lien
Team: How can we file a lien in VA against our customer, if we are NOT the General Contractor and we are NOT a licensed NASCLA contractor. We have been hired as a private general sub-contractor because our subject matter expertise. Again, they have the right to hire anyone if they are the general contractor. Also note, that we are registered to do business in VA. I would like to make sure we are filing properly and that the lien gets filed. I look forward to hearing from you....Read More
Anonymous General Contractor
2 answersAdd commentJan 28, 2020
VirginiaLicensesMechanics LienRight to Lien
When trying to determine if labor on a project would qualify to file a lien per the Florida Lien Law. An example would be a Pool Alarm being installed in order for the project to pass inspection. Is this meaningful labor or a punch list item? What about if the Pool was continuing to be cleaned weekly at homeowners request (which we did while waiting on final inspections and final payment) though this was not listed in contract for above project and homeowner has paid for this item. Is it still considered as labor furnished to the job? ...Read More
Anonymous General Contractor
1 answerAdd commentJan 31, 2020
FloridaLien DeadlinesMechanics LienRight to Lien
(I asked a question earlier but some information was incorrect) - So I am part of a private sewer company, however, we are a PUC (public utility commission). The private sewer company ("We") provides services to individual land owners in the respective area. Some land owners have not been paying their sewer bills and We would like to place a lien on their property. Now, I have looked into different liens in Pennsylvania and most are limited to contractors/municipalities/etc. Do we have any options to collect on the charges they failed to pay for the services? ...Read More
Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentJan 30, 2020
PennsylvaniaCollectionsMechanics LienRecovery OptionsRight to Lien
Im a licensed illinois roofing contractor, last year we did a bunch of roof jobs for a GC without any issues, last job for him we did in november/december, we did not personally pull the building permit from the village for this job,but GC assured me there is already a permit since he did more interior and exterior work on this residential property - i have a written proof( - phone messaging), now he does not want to pay for this job, can i still file a mechanic lien if there was a no building permit with my company name or maybe there was no permit at all?...Read More
Anonymous Subcontractor
1 answerAdd commentJan 30, 2020
IllinoisMechanics LienRecovery OptionsRight to Lien
I recently finished a month long demo project and I am waiting to be paid my bills are piling up and not hearing from GC seems he is avoiding me how can. I file a lein...Read More
Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentFeb 3, 2020
CaliforniaMechanics LienPreliminary NoticeRight to Lien
Trying to find out if unlicensed window installers demanding final payment prior to completion and final inspection have lien rights. Company A are unlicensed installers that we paid 50% upon order of windows. Total price includes old window removal and installation of new windows with balance due upon completion of installation. Foolishly we paid the 50% without getting a partial release of lien. Company B is the Certified Building Contractor on the master permit. Company B also provides the insurance. We have had no contact with Company B. Company A just served the NTO on 1/25/20. 12/5/19 was the first day Company A came on premise to start work. Is this a valid NTO? ...Read More
Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentJan 28, 2020
FloridaRight to Lien