How to Put a Lien on a Property in Texas
A lien is a powerful tool in the hands of contractors and suppliers. It provides security against non-payment, acting as a legal claim or hold on a property until the owed money is fully paid. Mastering how to put a lien on a property in Texas can mean the difference between safeguarding your income or […]
Your Guide to Filing a Lien on a Property in Texas
Late payment is a common issue in the construction industry, costing construction professionals $208 billion in 2022, alone. Construction is an industry already working on razor-thin margins, making late and non-payment a major issue. Many contractors recognize that filing a lien can help you get paid. However, complexities in the process can lead to missed […]
How to File a Property Lien in Texas: All Your Questions Answered
In 2021, the Texas legislature passed Senate Bill HB 2237, which included changes to how construction contractors can file mechanics liens throughout the state. Those changes primarily focused on simplifying the preliminary notice requirements, timelines, and procedures around filing a lien. As a result of those simplifications, more businesses and professionals can now file mechanic’s […]
8 Things to Know About Getting a Mechanic’s Lien in Texas
Running a small construction or contractor business is hard work, and it’s even harder the smaller your business is. Of the 680,000 construction companies in the United States, most are small operations with 20 employees or fewer. This small size often means razor-thin margins, and every check coming in matters for paying your employees and […]
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 […]
What is a Lien on Property in Texas?
There are many kinds of liens in Texas. It can be confusing to understand which type of lien you need to file. Five common types of liens in Texas are: Property tax liens, if a person doesn’t pay their local tax; IRS liens, if they don’t pay their federal income tax; Child support liens, if […]
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. […]
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 […]
What is the deadline to file a construction lien in Texas?
Although Texas construction laws give construction industry workers a powerful tool for recovering past due payments for commercial construction jobs, the laws are complicated. We get many questions about the process – and most surround the topic of construction lien affidavits. Specifically – how do you file a construction lien AND what is the deadline […]
When to file a lien on a property in Texas: know your rights
Lien and bond laws protect contractors when they don’t get paid. The right time to file a lien on property is when your invoice is past due and not paid, but don’t wait too long. Property laws in Texas are notoriously complicated, yet you must follow all the rules exactly. Failing to file one form […]