Contractors Legal Questions and Answers
How Do I Contest a Mechanics Lien in Texas?
I wish to contest a mechanics lien affidavit filed by the general contractor on a commercial building. I am the owner of the building.
11/10/2009 | Category: Contractors » Construction... | State: Texas | #19542Can A Material Supplier Serve a Notice of Nonpayment on A Contractor Not in Privity with the Owner?
We are a Florida contractor who performed work on a property owned by a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of Florida. We have received a notice of nonpayment from a material supplier, under an order given by one of our subcontractors. However, this subcontractor did not supply any materials under our contract. The subcontractor did supply materials ...
10/26/2009 | Category: Contractors » Construction... | State: Florida | #19300What do I do if the contractor in Washington files an invalid lien?
A contractor who is not licensed, filed a lien on property we (a trust) received back after we had sold the property on a land contract. The property was sold again, but the title co. to get the lien off put money in escrow. Now the money is tied up and this contractor who was hired by the owner of the land contract wants money. Is there an easy way to release this money being ...
09/26/2009 | Category: Contractors » Construction... | State: Michigan | #18806May a contractor file a lien on my property without a contract and five months after work is done?
Residential painting contractor was paid for services up to date does not want to finished the job 5 months later he calls says if i do not pay him the balance he is going to file a lien on my home. Can he do this he never signed a contract?
09/24/2009 | Category: Contractors » Construction... | State: Ohio | #18772Can I get a contractor to sign a waiver when the job is over budget and not complete?
We hired a contractor to do work for our business. We secured an SBA loan and received a quote from him as required by the bank. We had known him previously, and no contract was signed. We have paid him 50% more than his original quote and the project has taken four months longer than promised. His last bill we refused to pay as we did not see that he had done any work just...
09/17/2009 | Category: Contractors » Construction... | State: California | #18675Can a Subcontractor File a Lien After the General Contractor Files Bankruptcy?
If a general contractor files bankrupty, can a material house or subcontractor still file a lien on the project the general contractor did not pay them for their services? This is in the state of Hawaii.
09/09/2009 | Category: Contractors » Construction... | State: Hawaii | #18540What Lien Waiver Do I Use in Texas for a Public Job?
What documents are correct for a public job in Indiana, ie.: Public School job? We are a supplier and have been paid for a portion of the balance. We need to supply a waiver for the payment on this school project.
09/04/2009 | Category: Contractors » Construction... | State: Texas | #18444How Do I Get a Lien Released in Ohio?
My plumber filed a mechanics lien on my single family home almost 90 days after the last labor was performed or materials were used. How do i challenge the validity of the lien? No contract was ever signed for the work and no change orders were ever presented/signed. The legal question is regarding a house in Wilmington, Ohio, Clinton County.
08/31/2009 | Category: Contractors » Construction... | State: Michigan | #18341What is the Timeline for Filing A Mechanics Lien in Pennsylvania?
Can an architect file a mechanics lien in Pennsylvania for unpaid fees and if possible, what would be the pertinent timeline for such action?
07/29/2009 | Category: Contractors » Construction... | State: Pennsylvania | #17855How Do I Get a Lien Discharged in Oregon?
We paid a licensed contractor for sheetrock, they did not pay the supplier, the supplier filed a lien but has not filed a lawsuit within 120 days to enforce the lien, yet the lien is still on our property, how do we get this removed?
07/27/2009 | Category: Contractors » Construction... | State: Oregon | #17822