Didn’t Get Paid for Concrete Work?
What Should I Do if I Didn’t Get Paid for Concrete Work? Do I have contractor lien rights? Just about every building project includes concrete, but it would surprise many people to know how much concrete goes into a job. The Texas Aggregates and Concrete Association website lists how much concrete is used in some typical projects. […]
Mechanic’s Lien Form – Get Paid, Construction Contractor
The Engineering News-Record reported in a recent article that Despite Residential Slowdown, Construction Added 13,000 Jobs in June. The author states specialty trade contractors lead the job growth trend. This is good news for both general and specialty contractors, but it doesn’t eliminate the problem of waiting for payment for work you’ve already completed. However, […]
You Know HVAC. But Do You Know About Mechanic’s Liens and HVAC?
If you work in construction, you know HVAC refers to the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system used to regulate the air within a residential or commercial building. What you may not know is that Texas State Statutes may protect your right to file an HVAC lien. Chapter 53 of the Property Code defines the […]
How Long Do You Have to File a Lien In Texas?
How long you have to file a lien in Texas depends on your role in the project and whether the property is residential or commercial. Original contractors generally have until the 15th day of the 4th month (commercial) or 3rd month (residential) after the work is completed, terminated, or abandoned. Subcontractors and suppliers face the […]
How Do You File a Harris County Mechanics Lien?
Harris County has nearly five million people and there’s plenty of construction happening. Whether you work in Houston, Deer Park, La Porte, Pasadena, West U, or anywhere in Harris County, you’re likely working hard. If you are an electrician, plumber, carpenter, or other subcontractor or tradesperson, sometimes you don’t get paid on time. Maybe you […]
What Is a Lien Waiver? The Four Texas Forms and When to Sign
A lien waiver is a written document that gives up your right to file a mechanic’s lien for a payment you have received or are about to receive. In Texas, a waiver only works if it uses one of the four statutory forms and follows Subchapter L of Chapter 53 of the Texas Property Code. […]
What is a lien release in the construction industry?
The process of pursuing a mechanic’s lien in the construction industry is complicated. There are mandatory forms, deadlines, procedures to follow, and consequences for missing any required tasks. Most may think that once a mechanic’s lien affidavit is recorded with the county clerk’s office – the job is done. However, that’s not the case. Once a mechanic’s […]
Who can file a mechanic’s lien?
The laws in Texas are among the most complicated in the country as they pertain to construction and liens to protect contractors, subcontractors, laborers, and material suppliers from non-payment issues in the commercial construction industry. Simply put, a mechanic’s lien is a legal tool available to assist construction contractors and subcontractors in protecting their payment […]
What Is a Pre-Lien Notice Letter in Texas?
When payment doesn’t come through on a construction project, a pre-lien notice in Texas is your first and most important step toward protecting your right to get paid. A pre-lien notice is a formal legal document that alerts the property owner and general contractor that you haven’t been paid for work you’ve performed or materials […]
Will i get paid if i file a mechanics lien?
There are few guarantees in life, and getting paid as a contractor, subcontractor, or material supplier for a commercial construction job in Texas is not one of them. However, there is good news! Texas Easy Lien is here to help protect your payment rights, and here is what you need to know. Meet the Texas […]