The path to a lien release can take many different roads, but they all usually start with the same issue: a construction payment dispute happened. After some attempts at collecting payment, the contractor or supplier that is owed money realizes that time is running out to file a construction lien, and finally decides that now […]
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How to Avoid Construction Payment Disputes
One of the biggest headaches of being a contractor is being paid in a timely manner for completed work. Buyers will often bite off more than they can chew and don’t have the budgetary reserve to handle overruns or unforeseen problems. For example, a routine electrical wiring job can become a nightmare if there’s an […]
Filing a Mechanic’s Lien in Georgia
A mechanic’s lien allows professionals to protect themselves and ensure payment by placing a lien on the property. If the agreed upon work is completed and the bill has not been paid, the professional can file a lien now, which places an encumbrance on the property making it virtually impossible for the home owner to […]
The Complete Guide to Subcontractor Lien Waivers
Construction projects are filled with lumber, nails, paint, roofing, steel and…paperwork. Yes, paperwork is an integral part of performing construction, because much of what is done must be recorded so that everyone on the project knows what to do. The paperwork often includes architectural or engineering plans, which guide the way a project is built; […]
How to Prepare a Release of Lien in Florida
Payment for work completed on a construction project is great news. You’ve provided labor and materials, put blood, sweat and tears into the project, and you are entitled to be paid for that work. Sometimes, that payment comes with some paperwork requirements, which is not unusual, unless it is for you.