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Lein on property?
Posted on 12/22/11 at 5:20 am
Posted on 12/22/11 at 5:20 am
Beginning of Sept 2011 I sold and delivered about $2500 worth of material to Contractor C. Contractor C happens to be based in TX. Job site was in LA.
C hasn't paid for material and has dodged my phone calls since delivery.
I contacted Owner A where the delivery was made (and now the owner of the property, its a retail business) and they referred me to Contractor B (the GC) who built the building for them.
Contractor B also happens to be based in TX, and has gotten Contractor C on the phone with me/him once, and once with his secretary. C said that he was trying to get some money from here or there and committed to paying a 2 weeks ago. Now he's back to dodging both of our calls.
Should I consider a lein on the property? if so, is that a simple matter? or something else?
Contractor B (the GC) has tried to help, but also initially asked me not to contact Owner A again (as not to involve his customer.)
Property is in LA, owner's hq happens to be in yet a third state.
C hasn't paid for material and has dodged my phone calls since delivery.
I contacted Owner A where the delivery was made (and now the owner of the property, its a retail business) and they referred me to Contractor B (the GC) who built the building for them.
Contractor B also happens to be based in TX, and has gotten Contractor C on the phone with me/him once, and once with his secretary. C said that he was trying to get some money from here or there and committed to paying a 2 weeks ago. Now he's back to dodging both of our calls.
Should I consider a lein on the property? if so, is that a simple matter? or something else?
Contractor B (the GC) has tried to help, but also initially asked me not to contact Owner A again (as not to involve his customer.)
Property is in LA, owner's hq happens to be in yet a third state.
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Posted on 12/22/11 at 8:38 am to Grassy1
Guys like contractor C are why the construction business is full of liars and thieves. Sucks man.
I'd talk it over with contractor B about it and see if they'll pay it. If not get an attorney.
Who was your contact for the job initially?
I'd talk it over with contractor B about it and see if they'll pay it. If not get an attorney.
Who was your contact for the job initially?
Posted on 12/22/11 at 9:39 am to Grassy1
Lein period has probably passed. any leins after that date are not vaild.
Posted on 12/22/11 at 10:12 am to Kajungee
Time to pay Contractor C a personal visit. I have had to do this few times and have gotten my money more times than not.
Posted on 12/22/11 at 10:47 am to DisplacedCajn
Typical lein period?
Initial contact was with C.
Initial contact was with C.
Posted on 12/22/11 at 12:52 pm to Grassy1
Jesus H. Christ --
How can so many people misspell LIEN.
How can so many people misspell LIEN.
Posted on 12/22/11 at 3:45 pm to Grassy1
Must file within 30 days from the date of the project's completion, I think.
Posted on 12/22/11 at 4:18 pm to rlp
Damn.... At least I learned how to spell lein
Posted on 12/22/11 at 4:33 pm to Grassy1
How much money you out? Is the project completed?
I know you've called them but if they aren't your good clients I'd send the owner and GC an Intent to File a Lien letter first.
I know you've called them but if they aren't your good clients I'd send the owner and GC an Intent to File a Lien letter first.
This post was edited on 12/22/11 at 4:36 pm
Posted on 12/23/11 at 7:41 am to Cdawg
About $2500.
Project is completed...
I'm hoping the threat of a lien to the GC/Owner will prompt the GC to pay me, just to protect his goodwill with the Owner.
I'd just like to know what I can really do as I casually mention this threat... you know, like at least be able to use the correct terminology, as I'm sure the GC is more familiar with this kind of stuff than I am.
Intent to File Lien letter, huh?
Project is completed...
I'm hoping the threat of a lien to the GC/Owner will prompt the GC to pay me, just to protect his goodwill with the Owner.
I'd just like to know what I can really do as I casually mention this threat... you know, like at least be able to use the correct terminology, as I'm sure the GC is more familiar with this kind of stuff than I am.
Intent to File Lien letter, huh?
Posted on 12/24/11 at 2:29 am to Newbomb Turk
quote:
Jesus H. Christ -- How can so many people misspell LIEN.
Probably more people who gives Jesus Christ a middle name when he didn't want to have one..........
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