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 […]
What’s the Difference Between a Construction Lien and a Construction Lien Waiver?
Most contractors and material suppliers in Texas are familiar with the term construction lien, mechanic’s lien, or a property lien, but the details can be confusing; that doesn’t even include a construction lien waiver which is another important document. Texas Construction Law provides contractors, subcontractors, and materials suppliers with the mechanic’s lien to help collect […]
Will a notice of lien help recover late payment on Texas construction projects?
If you’re finding yourself chasing past due payment again and again on private commercial construction projects in Texas, you’re not alone. Unfortunately, late and/or non-payment is common in this industry – however, Texas Construction Laws have been established to help – keep reading to find out how. Know your rights under Texas construction law Texas […]
Most common filing mistakes: Texas mechanic’s lien and pre-lien notices
Chasing after money owed when working in the Texas construction industry is nothing new. Despite the protection provided by Texas Construction Laws and the mechanic’s lien services, there are rules to follow to make them work for you. Let’s look at some of the most common mistakes made when preparing, sending, and/or filing Texas mechanic’s […]
5 Construction Lien Facts to Know Before You File
When filing a construction lien, it is important to know the answers to these five questions: The first thing you need to know is, “Yes. Filing a construction lien will drastically improve your chances of getting paid.” One of the strongest tools contractors and suppliers have to protect themselves is filing a lien. It is […]
Can a mechanics lien be filed without sending a pre-lien notice?
As with most Texas mechanics lien requirements, the rules around the pre-lien notice are complicated. Whether or not you need to file a pre-lien notice before filing a mechanics lien depends on your role in the project hierarchy. In this article, we will discuss the roles further to determine not only if you have to file a […]
When should I file a construction lien release?
If you’ve exercised your mechanics lien rights and received payment for the disputed amount, then the payee will likely ask you to file a lien release. In this article, we’ll discuss everything you need to know about filing a construction lien release, which is also commonly referred to as a mechanics lien release form. A […]
How does a subcontractor file a lien in Texas?
Are you a construction subcontractor that spends too much time chasing down payments? Sadly, you’re not alone. Project nonpayment practices are far too common in the private commercial construction industry. However, the Texas construction laws are on your side, and you can protect your contractor’s and subcontractor’s income with a mechanics lien. Payment Protection Through […]
Lien waiver vs. lien release
In this post, we will look at a lien waiver and a lien release. We’ll define the difference, as well as outline how and for whom each one works. As a subcontractor or supplier on a private commercial construction project, it’s essential to understand your mechanics lien rights. Knowing what you can do to protect […]
What are construction liens on commercial projects in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas – Filing a construction lien used to be complicated and expensive. TexasEasyLien.com changed that by providing a new way for contractors to prepare a lien themselves online at a fraction of the time and cost. Lawyers can also use TexasEasyLien.com’s automated process on behalf of clients. What is a commercial construction lien? No pay, slow pay, unpaid […]