Author: Mark Vessio
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Leverage: How A Mechanics Lien Can Get You What You Want
In the business world, everything is a negotiation. The construction world is no different, and when in a negotiation, the side with the most leverage is in the best position. Filing a mechanics lien can give you the leverage you need to get paid. This is part of a 17-Part Series on How Mechanic Liens…
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Mechanics Liens Can Affect Relationships… To Get You Paid
The construction industry is a relationship business. Usually all parties work together well to get the project done and keep everyone happy, but sometimes issues like non-payment arise. Mechanics liens can create tension in these relationships, put the pressure on, and get you paid. This is part of a 17-Part Series on How Mechanic Liens Work To…
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Escalation and Prioritization: Mechanics Liens Get You Paid
Collecting debts owed to you can be frustrating and difficult. Sometimes owners and/or general contractors just need a little push to pay you the debt they owe you. Filing a mechanics lien can be that needed push. A mechanics lien prioritizes your debt and gets you paid. This is part of a 17-Part Series on How…
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Mechanics Liens Can Force A Favorable Joint Check Agreement
Sometimes, the financial situation of certain parties throughout the contracting chain on a construction project can be less than ideal. More likely than not, the owner or even the general contractor are not aware of this situation, which can spell disaster for some parties like suppliers or other subcontractors. Filing a mechanics lien can result…
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Mechanics Liens Are Hard To Challenge
There are many reasons why mechanics liens are probably the most powerful tool in the construction participant’s arsenal to ensure payment. One specific reason why is the difficulty of challenging a mechanics lien. As long as the lien is filed properly and timely, getting a lien thrown out is difficult and generally the attempt proves…