Contractors Legal Questions and Answers
Is there a way to amend a mechanics lien or should I file a new lien for the second bill?
My company has a mechanics lien recorded in Colorado. After recording we realized we had another amount to bill. Do we file a second lien for the amount billed? Do we release the first lien and file a second for the total amount owed?
02/11/2009 | Category: Contractors » Construction... | State: Texas | #15231Can the Subcontractor put a lien on my property if I have paid the full contract price to builder?
I own property free and clear. We have a contract with a home builder to construct a home on our property. We pay the home builder in full for the services contracted. However, the home builder defaults on his subcontractors. Can the Subcontractor put a lien on my property even though I have paid the full contract price to our home builder?
02/10/2009 | Category: Contractors » Construction... | State: Ohio | #15214In the state of Colorado, how long will the Mechanics Lien stay on title?
We filed a Mechanics lien on September 08, 2008 on a property knowing that they had to convert to a permanent mortgage soon (so hopefully they would call us to deal with this out of court). They have received numerous extensions on there construction loan, and so the issue is still not resolved. They now have until march 11 to refinance. In the state of Colorado, how long will ...
02/09/2009 | Category: Contractors » Construction... | State: Colorado | #15205Does the contractor with no contract have the right to place a lien on the property for his bill?
I had an electrician install all the wiring, fixtures, etc. in a new construction outbuilding last summer. There was no contract signed or brought forth by the contractor. The final price is almost double the initial bid, but we did add about 25% more work to the job. The contractor stands behind his bill and I am disputing the inflated labor and so forth. Does he have the righ...
02/09/2009 | Category: Contractors » Construction... | State: Wisconsin | #15199How do I collect when a judgement has been entered?
My company received a 'Bond Discharging Mechanic's Lien' (bond # KO 7979058) document, which acknowledges judgment in favor of my company. How do I proceed to collect the money?
01/28/2009 | Category: Contractors » Construction... | State: New York | #15093If we release a lien on a property can we later put a lien on it again if needed?
If we release a lien on a property, can we later put a lien on it again if needed?
01/27/2009 | Category: Contractors » Construction... | State: Illinois | #15080How do I obtain a construction lien?
My husband is a contractor who owns his own business. A builder hasn't paid our company in 3 months. He has completed the work for this builder and still hasn't been paid in 3 months. How do we go about putting liens on the work completed?
01/16/2009 | Category: Contractors » Construction... | State: Colorado | #15009Is there a way for me to collect my commission even though the company fired me?
I was a salesman for a firm that supplies and installs crown mouldings. I made a large sale for a residence in South Miami. After we started the work, my company let me go (after years of service) and continued the project. I was not paid any commission for either the material or labor which I was due. Work began about 6 months ago and I never filed a notice to Owner. Can I sti...
01/13/2009 | Category: Contractors » Construction... | State: Florida | #14977What are the requirements to put a construction lien on a property for work not paid on?
Our company did plumbing repair work for an individual home owner for over $650.00. We were given a credit card that was not valid, we were then told the home owner would send a check the following day. That was 6 weeks ago. We have tried to contact them by phone and they do not return our calls. Would it be in our best interest to put a contractors lien on the property?
01/12/2009 | Category: Contractors » Construction... | State: Massachusetts | #14974Who do I collect from if the property I am owed for work on is in foreclosure?
If I have placed a construction lien for labor and material not payed at the completion of a job under contract and the bank is attempting to foreclose, do I still have a right to seek payment from the bank or property owner?
01/11/2009 | Category: Contractors » Construction... | State: New Mexico | #14964