How Do You Get a Lien on Property in Texas?
Like most people, you may not know how to get a lien on a property in Texas. However, this knowledge can help you get paid in the construction business. Texas state statutes provide three groups of people the option to file a mechanic’s lien to three groups. Do you: Work as a contractor, subcontractor, or […]
Can I File a Mechanic’s Lien in Houston?
Most people in the construction business have heard of a mechanics lien. They may know filing a lien can protect their right to be paid, but they don’t know if the state law covers their work. The problem is understandable because the Texas State Statute, Mechanic’s, Contractor’s, or Materialman’s Lien, is confusing. It’s easy to read […]
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 […]
Why File a Mechanics Lien in Texas? Top Reasons | Texas Easy Lien
Why File A Mechanics Lien? Filing a mechanics lien can seem complicated, but it’s a powerful tool to help you get paid. When you finance a car, the bank has a lien on your vehicle until you pay the loan in full. A mechanics lien is similar but is held against the property where the […]
What is a Mechanic’s Lien? Answers to 5 Commonly Asked Questions
Despite the name, this lien is not for auto mechanics. In fact, a mechanic’s lien helps hardworking people and companies in the construction business get paid. A mechanic’s lien is a legal claim for unpaid labor, services, supplies, or materials specially fabricated for a particular project. After the lien is filed correctly, the owner can’t […]
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 […]
What are the recent changes to the Texas property lien laws?
H.B. 2237 modernized the Texas construction lien law system in a few important ways. It is now easier for contractors, subcontractors, and other professionals to understand and comply with the statutes. H.B. 2237 enacts revisions to Chapter 53 of the Texas Property Code, which governs mechanics, contractors, and materialman’s liens. Lien claimants and owners need […]
Liens 101: If Someone Owes You Money, Can You File a Lien on Property?
Here’s the question everybody has: if someone doesn’t pay you, can you file a lien on the property for money owed? The answer is “Yes” if you meet specific requirements and file the right documents correctly and on time. Don’t worry—we’ll walk you through the process. Are you a general contractor, a subcontractor, or a […]