Simple Answers to Complex Questions.

In the mechanics lien process, a lien release is a document filed with the Property Records Office which requests to remove a lien previously filed in a property. The lien release states the claim filed has been paid and releases any rights to file a new lien for the amount paid.

No. Unfortunately Texas Easy Lien currently is designed to create bond claim documents only for projects owned by the State of Texas.

We have created detailed instructions and a checklist covering what to do, when and where and we have included them with your bond claim documents.

The Texas Easy Lien system provides a simplified version of the lien and bond laws and does not account for numerous exceptions that may exist. If you did not qualify for a lien or bond with Texas Easy Lien, you should immediately consult with your lawyer because you might still qualify to file a lien or assert a bond claim.

The Texas Property Code states that an architect, engineer, or surveyor who prepare plans or plats must have a written contract with the owner or the owner's agent, trustee, or receiver in connection with the actual or proposed design, construction, or repair of improvements on real property or the location of the boundaries of real property can file lien on the property.In other words, any designer who prepares plans or plats under or by virtue of a contract with someone other than the owner is not entitled to file a lien on a property.

To prepare a bond claim, you will need the general information of the project and your contract. Below is a list of some of the necessary information:• Project Information: Owner, name of project, common address (or legal property description);• Contract: Name (or company name) and mailing address of the General (Prime) Contractor, amount, retainage amount and type of agreement;• Bonding company (surety): Name, address and bond number;• Work: Invoices, description of the unpaid work performed and the amount owed per each individual month.

You are not required to send your unpaid invoices with your notice but you must retain them as you may need them in the future.

To prepare a lien affidavit, you will need the general information of the project and your contract. Below is a list of most of the information that is most needed to file a lien.• Project Information: Owner, name of project, common address (or legal property description), county where the project is located.• For Subcontractors: Name (or company name) and mailing address of the General (Prime) Contractor.• For Sub-subcontractors: It is not required but preferred to have the name and mailing address of all Subcontractors involved in the contract chain.• Work: Invoice dates, description of the unpaid work performed and the amount owed per each individual month.

Yes, as long as the county you are filing with accepts it. However, some counties have moved to accept filing electronically only (due to social distancing requirements). Others do not accept filings by mail, only in person. It is best to call the county records office and verify which method is accepted before considering doing it in person.If you are considering filing by mail, we suggest doing so with enough time before the deadline to avoid the risk of having your lien rejected or invalidated.

A bond can be considered as a promise made by a surety (insurance) to fulfill the obligation of payment according to the terms of a contract. Since liens are not allowed on publicly owned property. To protect contractors, the law provides for subcontractors, sub-subcontractors and suppliers to file claim against a bond furnished by the general contractor.