The lien process can be tricky, and the steps must be followed meticulously, or it will be invalid. Not only do you only have one chance to file a lien, you actually can be fined for filing an improper lien. It’s so important to get your lien filed correctly!
A party can run into problems collecting what they're owed both before and after litigation. If the reader does not properly secure his interest prior to filing suit, he risks not being able to fully recover his damages. If the reader obtains a judgment against a...
Texas law provides different methods to collect on a court judgment regardless of whether the judgment originates from the state of Texas or another state. If you happen to have won a judgment outside of Texas, there are certain steps you have to take before you can...
In our previous blog article, about we learned about the two types of contingent payment clauses, the pay when paid vs pay if paid clauses. In this blog article, we will discuss the ways to fight each type of clause if you should find that you have already executed a...
Inclement weather and natural disaster creates a plethora of business opportunities for contractors in the State of Texas. After property has sustained damage as a result of water, inclement weather or natural disaster, many property owners seek reimbursement for the...
Contingent Payment Clauses for the Subcontractor Imagine that you have signed a contract with a new general contractor. You have worked diligently to complete the work under contract and have complied with all of the contract requirements for your scope of work. After...
How does one perfect a lien? The most important aspect of perfecting a lien is giving timely notice to the relevant parties in the action. Texas law has strict rules regarding notice, in order to ensure that anyone who may be vulnerable to a lien claim is given...
Now that you have crossed your eyes and plotted your liens in an effort to collect on a debt, you have a brand new judgment in your pocket and are now ready for action. You've done everything within your legal power up to this point. It's time to finally get...
Now that you have crossed your eyes and plotted your liens in an effort to collect on a debt, you have a brand new judgment in your pocket and are now ready for action. You’ve done everything within your legal power up to this point. It’s time to finally get paid…one way or another.
In the days following Hurricane Harvey, news agencies reported only about 80 percent of homeowners in the affected areas were covered by flood insurance.[1] As a result, uninsured flooded homeowners have sought other options to repair and replace their damaged...