
Can waivers of lien form get you paid or not?
What Is a Waiver of Lien Form? When a contractor, subcontractor, supplier or someone else associated with a construction project is unpaid for work performed,

2017’s Top Twelve Legal Tips for Contractors and Suppliers
By Hal Emalfarb, Esq General Counsel National Lien and Bond Claim Systems (“NLB”) www.mechanicslien.com The Construction Industry’s Source for Legal News In 2017, The National

How to File a Mechanics Lien in Texas
Texas has one of the largest economies in the country and the construction industry is booming as a result. Because of this boom, contractors regularly

7 Facts You Should Know About Mechanics Lien in New York
Table of Contents If you’re working on a construction work project in New York State and need to file a mechanics lien, here are seven

What is a Joint Check Agreement?
If you work in construction, your goal is to be paid as quickly as possible for work performed. This is complicated enough if you’re the

Mechanics Lien in Georgia – Everything You Need To Know
If you’re working on a construction project in Georgia, then there’s a chance you may be interested in how the mechanics lien process works there. Since the

How to file a mechanics lien in Illinois and get paid
Mechanics liens in the construction industry are commonplace. In short, they are the legal mechanism for subcontractors, suppliers, and other people and companies involved in

What is a Mechanics Lien on a House?
If you’re not familiar with mechanic’s liens, they are a legal claim that work or materials were provided to a house and that work is

Mechanics Lien + The Power Of Favorable Standard Terms And Conditions = Payment For The Sub And Supplier
A mechanics or construction lien is an entitlement to a hold on real property or project funds until an outstanding amount owing a contractor or

Does the Prompt Payment Act Get You Paid Faster?
If you’re a businessman working in the construction industry, you pay close attention to your accounts receivable. You’ve provided labor or materials for a project

5 Things You Need to Know About Mechanics Lien in Ohio
If you’re a contractor, laborer, or materials supplier working on a construction project in Ohio, you’ll probably need to know the basics of how

How To Choose The Right Construction Lawyer
Something has happened. Maybe a client didn’t pay or your general contractor is having issues. Or maybe you filed your mechanics lien properly, but the