How to file a mechanics lien?

Taimour Hashmi
Sep 5, 2018 · 3 min read

Just think of a contractor who has worked on a construction job, has completed the work and has not been paid. What happens in such a scenario? Well, if the contractor is a smart person, he will simply file a Mechanic’s lien against the hirer.

What is Mechanic’s lien?

It is a legal procedure where a contractor is allowed to place a lien on the real estate of the property owner when he fails to pay for the products and services he has used.

The lien prevents the property owner from selling or transferring it until and unless the lien claims to be satisfied. The case is filed in the court of common pleas where the property of the nonpaying property owner is located.

When can one file a Mechanic’s lien?

Following are the things to be known before filing a mechanic lien:

  • Contract terms
  • Contract Amount
  • The amount that has been paid
  • The amount that is alleged to be owing and due
  • The name of the parties that are involved in the transaction/contract
  • The date when the breach of the agreement took place
  • The location of the property where the work has been completed
  • If the time to file the lien is valid or not. This time may vary from state to state or country to country
  • Supplied materials and laborers
  • Date of materials and services supplied

The more information you have, the easier it would be to get the things processed swiftly and smoothly.

How to file a lien lawyer?

Once you are done with pre-requisites, now is the time to find a lawyer to be hired. Browse online and you will find several websites offering these services. However, you need to ensure that you are working with experienced, professional, and reliable lawyers. It will not only give you peace of mind, but it will also make sure that you get your charges paid in a timely manner.

National Lien & Bond is one of the leading names in this regards. If you are in the middle of nowhere and devastated; then they will begin facilitation with the free consultation. You will talk to the lawyer and he will demonstrate how you can successfully claim the lien on the project.

During this discussion, both the lawyer will review the project that you have completed. He will explain the laws in your specific state followed by which lien practices will ensure to get you paid. For a free consultation, you will have to access their official site and fill in the required form. This will begin your journey towards payment of what you think would not be paid to you. After the consultation, you may decide if you continue working with them or not.

Most of the times we see a contractor not paying the sub-contractor however, there are cases where the sub-contractor can file a lien against the homeowners. If you are willing to know more about these professionals, feel free to contact them via their official site i.e. www.mechaniclien.com. Talk to them, hire a lien lawyer and let them take care of your payment to be paid to you.

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