Why File A Mechanics 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 […]
Do mechanic’s liens affect a property title permanently?
When a mechanic’s lien is filed against a property, it becomes a public record and represents a liability or legal risk for the property owner. So how long will the lien remain in place, and does a mechanic’s lien expire in Texas? Great questions, so let’s explore the answers. Following are a few commonly asked […]
Who can file a mechanic’s lien?
The laws in Texas are among the most complicated in the country as they pertain to construction and liens to protect contractors, subcontractors, laborers, and material suppliers from non-payment issues in the commercial construction industry. Simply put, a mechanic’s lien is a legal tool available to assist construction contractors and subcontractors in protecting their payment […]
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 […]
Do I need a mechanics lien release form?
If you’re asking this question, you have likely filed a mechanics lien against a property because your invoices were going unpaid for the work you performed. Fortunately, Texas Construction Law protects contractors, subcontractors, and materials suppliers against non-payment in the commercial construction industry. Filing a mechanics lien is the best legal course of action to […]
What is an affidavit for a mechanics lien?
It’s a frustrating scenario – you’ve been hired to work on a commercial construction project, and you completed your work on time and in accordance to the specifications. However, your invoice has been left unpaid. Unfortunately, this is all too common in the construction industry. Texas lawmakers recognized this problem in the mid-1800s and passed […]
Will i get paid if i file a mechanics lien?
There are few guarantees in life, and getting paid as a contractor, subcontractor, or material supplier for a commercial construction job in Texas is not one of them. However, there is good news! Texas Easy Lien is here to help protect your payment rights, and here is what you need to know. Meet the Texas […]
What costs should I include in my mechanics lien?
Getting paid on a commercial construction job is not always a sure thing. Unfortunately, contractors, subcontractors, materials suppliers, and licensed design professionals often spend countless hours chasing payment for work completed or supplied on a job. However, under Texas construction laws, there is a way to protect your payment rights. Meet the mechanics lien (also […]