Liens have always been a hot topic on the blog. For some reason, contractor interest in liens had taken a hit in past year (perhaps because most homes were over-mortgaged). But liens are back with a vengeance, and contractors are stepping up their internal lien procedures to ensure that their[...]
Archive for the ‘Lien Notice’ Category
March 22nd, 2012 - 10:27 am § in Lien Notice, Liens & UCC
Save a Legal Fee: Protecting Lien Rights With A Proper Lien Notice
The Lien Notice: Yes, You Can Pay Twice For Your Construction Work
What is it about the Holidays that seems to rile up residential disputes? Every year Thanksgiving through New Years, my phone rings off the hook with disputes between contractors and homeowners. End of the year accounting, paying for Christmas gifts, what have you – its a popular time o[...]
Time To Revisit The Washington Lien Deadlines
Its that time again – time to brush up on your Washington lien deadlines. Remember, the lien deadlines are important to all of us, whether you are a filer or the recipient of the lien. Consider these deadlines to ensure that your lien is valid.[...]
Lien Notice in the Mailbox? Prevent Yourself From Paying Twice
Earlier this week, I discussed what to do when a contractor receives a Notice of Construction Defects. A contractor has to be careful to prevent unnecessary risks that might lead the contractor into a court room. Well, today we discuss another notice that a contractor cannot ignore. If you fa[...]
Filing A Washington Lien, Made Easy
As the economy tightens up and less credit becomes available to businesses, payment problems arise. Everyone in the construction industry should know their lien rights; their value is unmatched. Remember: UNCLE. Those 5 letters stand for the 5 steps to remember when filing a lien in Washingt[...]
