The general contractor warrants to you that the work is performed in a "good and workmanlike manner". This includes the work of any subcontractors...

I agree with the other lawyers' answers concerning the law and the deadlines for perfecting your lien by sending timely notices and timely filing a...

I'm in the process of remodeling a house. The painter I was using has not fixed problems and now he will not return my calls

I agree with the other attorneys concerning the notices that should be sent in writing, especially if you have not paid the painter in full. If you...

Number One Rule: Always investigate and know your contractor before you hire him. Number Two Rule: Always have a written signed agreement with...

I had a lien on property I was building because subcontractor didn't pay supplier, I paid it, can I get that money back from sub

The best advice I can give is to always consult an attorney beforehand. For example, had you spoken with a knowledgeable construction attorney...

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I live in texas and i have to file a commercial lien due to non payment. who do i file the lien against?

It is difficult to give you a precise answer because I am not clear as to the actual circumstances. You refer to a general contractor, a property...

Can a contractor place a lien on my house if I paid 1/2 the contract due to having paid the other 1/2 to redo his work?

As stated by the other lawyers, if this your homestead, the contractor has no legal basis to claim a lien against your homestead. If the contractor...

My company did sub-contracting work for commercial building and now the contractor does not want to pay, what do we do?

The other lawyers who provided you advice are correct that you certainly to protect your lien rights. You need to move quickly to ensure that you...

I generally agree with the information provided by the other attorneys. If the property is your homestead, more than likely the general contractor...

I generally concur with the other attorneys, and rather than repeat their observations, I would like to point out some additional considerations....