There are some customers or prime contractors who will not pay you after a significant amount of work, labor, services and materials have been invested into performing a job. The founder of Express Lien's father and grandfather were both general contractors, so we understand your frustrations.
The best way to collect on these non-paying accounts is to begin collecting quickly.
Mechanic's liens - the documents created and filed by Express Lien - are inexpensive and hard-hitting. These filings put restrictions on the job-site property, entangle the owner with your dispute, and more.
You may be pressured to hold-off on filing your lien and beginning the process of collecting on your account receivable. Homeowners may attempt to postpone payment by promising future funding, and many general contractors - perhaps pointing to a "pay when paid" clause - may promise payment once it gets paid on the job.
These "hold ups" on payment - even when legitimate or well-reasoned - will not suspend the short and strict time period you have to file your lien. If you wait too long, you may lose your right to file a lien - and that means you lose the ability to inexpensivly take this important step in collecting on an account receivable.
Filing a lien will stake your claim. If you were hired by the Owner, it will restrict the owner's ability to abandon, sell or otherwise transfer the property. If you were hired by the Contractor, a filed lien gives you the right to not only seek payment from the Contractor, but also from the Owner, thereby increasing your chances of getting paid.
Express Lien makes filing a mechanic's lien fast and easy. Our service is second to none, and 100% guaranteed. Try ExpressLien.com today - the New, Smarter Way to Lien.
Do I have to
send pre-lie notice?
Click on "Pre-Lien Notices" in the above navigation to learn more about pre-lien notice requirements in your state.
Lien Filing requirements changes from state-to-state, and even project to project. Before filing your lien and placing your order, its important to review your state's legal requirements to ensure that your lien is timely and able to be filed.
A state-by-state analysis is found right here at expresslien.com. Click on your state below to see more information.
Quick Links to State Information within the below table:
When Notice of Cessation or Completion is NOT filed: Within 90 days after completion of the work.
When Notice of Cessation or Completion is Filed
Prime Contractor, within 60 days from Notice
Subcontractor or Supplier, within 30 days from Notice.
If lien does not produce payment, legal action to foreclose must be commenced within 90 days from filing of claim of lien.
For more information on California Lien Laws, including statutory references and excerpts, free forms and preliminary notice information, visit http://california.expresslien.com
General Rule: Within 3 months after the completion of the work.
Exceptions
Within 3 months from the furnishing of the architectural services, or the furnishing or performing of such surveying or engineering services or within three months after the material or machinery is furnished.
If lien does not produce payment, legal action must be commenced within 12 months from when the claim became due.
For more information on Georgia Lien Laws, including statutory references and excerpts, free forms and preliminary notice information, visit http://georgia.expresslien.com
General Rule: Within 90 days from the last delivery of materials or furnishing of work.
Filing Beyond 90 Days After the 90 day period, mechanic's liens can still be filed, but they are effective only to the extent of the balance due from the owner to the contractor at the time of the service of such notice.
If lien does not produce payment, legal action must be commenced within 2 years from the expiration of ninety days after the date on which the last of the material was furnished or the last of the labor was performed..
For more information on Iowa Lien Laws, including statutory references and excerpts, free forms and preliminary notice information, visit http://iowa.expresslien.com
General Contractors: 60 days from substantial completion or abandonment of project, or from the date of filing of notice of termination.
All Others Aside from General Contractors
If Notice of Termination is filed, 30 days from the filing of Notice of Termination. Otherwise, within 60 days from the date of substantial completion or abandonment of the project.
If lien does not produce payment, legal action must be commenced within 12 months from the filing date of the lien.
For more information on Louisiana Lien Laws, including statutory references and excerpts, free forms and preliminary notice information, visit http://louisiana.expresslien.com
If Notice of Completion is NOT Filed:
Within 90 DAYS of the latest of (a) completion, (b) last delivery or (c) last performance of work.
If Notice of Completion Is Filed:
Within 40 DAYS from the date of Notice.
A lien must be executed within 6 months from the filing unless there is a mutual extension provided between the parties which may extend the deadline up to 1 year.
For more information on Nevada Lien Laws, including statutory references and excerpts, free forms and preliminary notice information, visit http://nevada.expresslien.com
General Rule:
Not later than 75 days after the person has ceased to provide labor, rent equipment or furnish materials, or 75 days after completion of construction, whichever is earlier.
Exception:
Trustees for an employee benefit plan, or architect, landscape architects, land surveyor, registered engineers must file not later than 75 days after completion of construction.
No lien created shall bind any improvement for a period longer than 120 days after the claim of lien is filed unless suit is brought in a proper court within that time to enforce the lien, or if extended payment is provided and the terms thereof are stated int eh claim of lien, then 120 days after the expiration of such extended payment, but no lien shall be continued in force for a longer time than two years from the time the claim of lien is filed by any agreement to extend payment.
For more information on Oregon Lien Laws, including statutory references and excerpts, free forms and preliminary notice information, visit http://oregon.expresslien.com
General Rule:
Not later than 90 days after the person has ceased to provide labor, rent equipment or furnish materials.
If the lien does not produce payment, an action to foreclose must be brought no later than 8 months after the lien's filing date.
For more information on Washington Lien Laws, including statutory references and excerpts, free forms and preliminary notice information, visit http://washington.expresslien.com
You only get one chance to file your construction lien, and the statutes in every state are hyper-technical. It's important that you lien is properly drafted and filed.
Hiring an attorney could cost you thousands.
ExpressLien.com revolutionizes how your company can protect its lien rights.
The lien forms used by Express Lien are drafted by construction attorneys. The lien is tailored to fit your project, and our lien templates are altered whenever state regulations change.
Furthermore, notice of filing is sent to interested parties as required by state statutes, and proof of this delivery is kept on ExpressLien.com's secure servers. .
For only a $295.00 flat processing fee, its now easier than ever to protect the interests of your company. File your lien with ExpressLien today. Lien Smarter...Get Paid.
Do I have to
send pre-lie notice?
Click on "Pre-Lien Notices" in the above navigation to learn more about pre-lien notice requirements in your state.
You can have a Claim of Lien prepared and sent now for the flat fee of only $295.00. This price includes: (1) The professional preparation of your Mechanics or Construction Lien; (2) Filing Fees and Delivery Charges for the Filing of your Lien; (3) Sending Copies of the Lien and Notices of Filing to the Property Owner and other Interested Parties via Certified Mail; and (4) Storing the lien and documentation of notice delivery on ExpressLien.Com's servers.
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