Author: Madeline Fortino
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Did True Detective Just Use Liens as a Major Plot Point?
WARNING: Massive spoilers for the television show True Detective are in this article. Read at your own risk. It’s not often that massively popular television shows reference liens. It’s even more unconventional that a television show as wildly popular and controversial as True Detective uses liens as a major plot point. The…
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Getting your Mechanics Lien E-Recorded Successfully
We’ve discussed at length the benefits and limitations of e-recording services for your mechanics lien, and concluded that electronic filing is generally a massive benefit for the claimant when it is available. E-Recording allows for a much quicker turn-around time for filing documents, and provides the ease of being notified almost instantly if your document has…
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How to Ask County Recorders the Best Questions (Without Getting Frustrated)
You’re going to need all the help you can get from the county recorder in order to get your mechanics lien recorded. While most recorders are extremely helpful and happy to answer your questions, others may be less ready to stop what they’re doing and talk to you. Remember to ask county recorders the…
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The 5 Dumbest Reasons Your Mechanics Lien Can Be Rejected
No one ever wants to hear that their Mechanics Lien has been rejected. With strict deadlines and promises to pay on the line, it is vital to get your Mechanics Lien recorded promptly and correctly the first time you submit it. There are plenty of reasons why your Mechanics Lien may be rejected, and many…
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Postage Increase – Don’t Let It Affect Your Claim
Service of your Mechanics Lien or Bond Claim is critically important, and since most state statutes rely on using USPS delivery, it is always important to have correct postage when mailing out your document. No one wants to receive their undelivered claim back in the mail several days after it was sent, due to incorrect…