The lien release should be signed and notarized by the same person (contractor) who filed the mechanic’s lien.
Preparing and filing the document itself can be done by the interested party (i.e. the project owner) or any other individual.
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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.
It is the document where a subcontractor, sub-subcontractor or supplier is stating that the job agreed in a contract (oral or written) has been completed and the payment has not been made. The surety (bonding company) is now liable for such debt. Bond claims are required to send a notice that includes a sworn statement of account, which must also be notarized. Both documents are included when you prepare the bond claim with texaseasylien.com.
The legal description is a record of the real property (piece of land) that contains information that clearly identifies it such as property dimensions and boundaries. This description can be written in a few different forms and will typically appear on sales contracts and the property deed. If it is not printed in the contract or blueprints, it can be found in the “Property Search” section of each individual county. Instructions on how to find the legal description of a property
No. Only subcontractors, sub-subcontractors and suppliers who do not have a direct contract with the project owner are required to send a Pre-lien Notice Letter (for each month that is unpaid) before filing a mechanic’s lien affidavit with the county.
Any person or company who provides labor, materials, equipment and supplies to a project and has not received payment for the work performed is entitled to file a lien on a property. Note: Landscapers, Landscape materials suppliers and those who furnishes labor or materials for, the demolition of a structure on real property, must have a written contract to file a lien.