If you own a large construction company, you are familiar with mechanic’s liens. These are an effective method of obtaining payment from delinquent clients. They are a powerful tool given by statute to certain actors in the construction industry, and they’re the only...
A mechanic’s lien gives builders, contractors and some others in the construction industry a collection mechanism that other industries don’t have. With a written contract or documents constituting a written contract, you can place a lien against the property which...
There are some professions where work is hard to quantify. Did a professor spend 40 hours per week working on research for an upcoming publication? Did that writer really write for as long as they claim? Construction is not one of those professions. Construction...
A mechanic’s lien provides a valuable tool to help ensure contractors, builders, and businesses receive their due payment. There are rules that guide how to use these legal tools and a failure to abide by the rules can make it difficult for the contractor to enforce...
Commercial and residential properties can require all sorts of work. This can include projects that require the use of contractors and other professionals. Property owners may need assistance with actually building or repairing structures as well as help from...
A mechanic’s lien is a complex legal remedy that serves as an important safety net for architects, engineers, material suppliers as well as contractors. This legal tool helps to better ensure the property owner pays for the work they complete and the materials that...
The importance of timing in filing a mechanic's lien As a business in the building trades, you have an advantage in commercial debt collection not available to other industries. When a customer fails to pay you, you can rely on a mechanic's lien against the property...
As a subcontractor on building projects, you may be familiar with the concept of a mechanic's lien, but do you know the best way to use one to protect your interests? At the NAPNAME, our experienced commercial collection attorneys often help subcontractors, general...
As an architect, you take pride in your work and when you deliver your product to a customer, you expect to get paid. What can you do if they don't pay you as agreed, even though you have already done the work? Contractors and subcontractors often use mechanic's liens...
Unfortunately, those in construction come across builders, developers, or owners who are unwilling or unable to pay their bills. Subcontractors, suppliers, architects, design professionals, laborers, and others may start or complete work or services on a home or...