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Missed Your Lien Deadline – What Now?

Construction Law Monitor

True: deadlines dictate when it comes to securing your lien rights. In the construction world, there is no doubt that the deadlines for securing your lien rights are rigid and unforgiving. If you have not filed your lien by the applicable date, you have relinquished that right permanently. The “Back Door Lien”.

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#83:  The Impact of Bankruptcy on Perfecting a Mechanic's Lien

NH Construction Law

As discussed in an earlier blog (#60), in order to “perfect” a mechanic’s lien in New Hampshire the lienor must institute court action for the purpose of getting an attachment order, Topjian Plumbing Heating, Inc. ” Our question is whether New Hampshire’s mechanic’s lien statute is such a law. .”

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Commercial Debt Collection – How Do I Collect When A Company Owes Me Money?

Construction Law Monitor

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act protects the consumer, not businesses. Most business think that when an account is overdue, then they call up a debt collection agency and the debt will be collected or its deemed bad debt. You have a pre-debt fact gathering and document filing stage, as the first phase.

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Preliminary Notice and Mechanics Lien Compliance: How?

Construction Law Monitor

Offsetting these complexities are state laws that provide subcontractors and suppliers with “mechanics lien” rights. These rights have existed in the United States since Thomas Jefferson introduced the first lien legislation more than 220 years ago. 1) Dedicate Your Company To Mechanics Lien Compliance.

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constructionattorneyblog: Subcontractor's Mechanics lien allowed.

Construction Lawyer

Only a knowledgeable attorney can apply the information here to your particular matter, taking into account the laws of your jurisdiction. Subcontractors Mechanics lien allowed where bank seized generals funds. 107108 (May 21, 2009), has ruled in favor of the subcontractor in enforcing a mechanics lien. University of St.

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A Cash Flow Guide for Architects

Levelset

This is in contrast to an accrual basis , which is a form of accounting that tracks revenue and expenses when they are incurred, not when they are paid or received. Each of the categories above can be further broken down into a more detailed list that provides the structure for the business’ chart of accounts.

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Attorney Demand Letter – Will It Get You Paid?

Construction Law Monitor

Getting Your Account Paid Means Prioritizing Your Invoice With Your Customer. If you’re going to turn a non-paying account into a paying account, you must first ask why the customer isn’t paying. You can also file a mechanics lien to bridge the gap. Construction Liens: Are There Any Downsides?

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