Tag: Louisiana
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My Project is in a Different State than my Business – Which License Number Do I Use?
Note, however, that the licensing requirement is a requirement of “a person who is required to be licensed as a contractor” – and this is true in many states. This means that some parties, such as material suppliers and equipment lessors, who are not required to be licensed as a contractor, do not need any…
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Mechanics Lien Louisiana: How to File a LA Mechanics Lien
If you are unpaid on a Louisiana construction project and have decided to pursue payment through filing a mechanics lien, this step-by-step guide (starting in the next paragraph, below) will provide an outline for how to go about it. However, before you make that decision, it’s important to note that there may be preliminary notice requirements, (and there are…
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Rejected Mechanics Liens: Lack of Supporting Documentation
At zlien, we file hundreds of mechanics lien documents a month, all across the United States. The documents are sent to the county (or town) recorder offices, where they are to be filed and indexed on public record. Documents have certain requirements that are necessary for recording, such as margin requirements and the fees to…
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Don’t Play Games With the Amount on Your Preliminary Notices
Sending preliminary notice on every project is good practice for many reasons. But, in order for the preliminary notice to be its most effective and protect your ability to file a valid mechanics lien if needed, the notice must comply with specific statutory requirements. In some states, one of these specific statutory requirements mandates that…
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The 5 Trickiest States for Construction Notices
Construction participants know all about the struggles associated with payment. Slow or nonexistent payment is a pervasive problem in the industry, leading many companies to search for ways to get paid faster (or at all). One of the best ways to address the industry’s payment problem is through sending preliminary notice to provide visibility and prioritize invoices. Sending…