Contractors Legal Questions and Answers
What to do if a lien was improperly placed on your property?
A lumber yard had filed a mechanics lien against me for materials used to build a small deck costing $3400.00. This work was done May 2007 by a sub-contractor that was unlicensed . The lumber yard is claiming this was not paid. I recall receiving a preliminary notice by certified mail and asked the worker what this was he said this was a standard procedure when he purchased th...
04/29/2009 | Category: Contractors » Construction... | State: California | #16382Who would a mechanic's lien be filed with to become legal?
We need to file a mechanic's lien today for a balance due on a 9/08 residential contruction job. Do we need to file it with the court or just the town clerk's office?
04/29/2009 | Category: Contractors » Construction... | State: Vermont | #16356How do I fight the construction lien against my property?
I asked a contractor for a bid and told him what I was expecting for cost per sq ft. He said that was doable. The bid came back at 4 times what we discussed. I think he was deceptive and wanted to take me for what he could. How do I best fight the Mechanics Lien he put on my building?
04/28/2009 | Category: Contractors » Construction... | State: ALL | #16289What ways can a contractor lose there lien rights?
What ways can a contractor lose there lien rights?
04/24/2009 | Category: Contractors » Construction... | State: Florida | #16126How do I have a lien removed from my property?
What do I need to do when someone files a lien on my property for work and supplies that he claims he has done? I have questioned his work and ask for a new invoice, which would delete the over charges.
04/15/2009 | Category: Contractors » Construction... | State: North Carolina | #16026What are the requirements to remove a lien against my property?
A lien was filed on Sept. 18th 2008 on my property but no notice was sent to me. I found out about it and was told by the clerk I could file a 'Contest of Lien' which I did last week. But the lien was filed more than 90 days after the last day of any work. Can it be voided and what should I file to get rid of it if it can be voided?
04/15/2009 | Category: Contractors » Construction... | State: Florida | #16020What are our options to place a lien on a property we worked on if we can not notify the homeowner?
We own a tile installation business and are attempting to collect the balance due on a completed residential project. Calls to the owner are not returned and our invoice has not been paid. On March 18, 2009, we purchased a 'Notice of Unpaid Balance and Right to File Lien form from US Legal Forms and filed the form at the county clerk's office. We mailed it certified on March 20...
04/14/2009 | Category: Contractors » Construction... | State: New Jersey | #16015How can I force the contractor to pay for the goods so that the lien can be releasd?
I hired a contractor to do a bathroom remodel - he was paid in full - he did not pay for goods used. They put a lien on my house. What recourse do I have? I don't think I explained myself clearly. I don't need to know about liens. I need to know what I can do to get the contractor to pay the amount due. It is approx $3600.
04/09/2009 | Category: Contractors » Construction... | State: North Carolina | #15941How do you file a lien on a common area of a HOA?
We perform work on 'Common Areas' of HOA's. Such as fences around the property, pool houses, boiler rooms, light poles, etc. How do you file a lien on a common area of a HOA?
04/09/2009 | Category: Contractors » Construction... | State: Texas | #15934What are the requirements to file a lien for work done on a property?
I am a licensed contractor in state of AZ. I last worked on a property March 8, 2009. I provided materials and labor to the property. I did not fill a Pre Lien notice. Can I still file liens on this property?
04/09/2009 | Category: Contractors » Construction... | State: Arizona | #15930