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Does a Lien Affect Your Credit Score?

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If you receive a notice that a lien has been filed on your property, you may wonder how it will affect your credit score and your ability to borrow money or get credit. Mechanics liens are different from other collection instruments, so they are treated differently when it comes to reporting on your credit history. What is a lien?

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Mechanics Lien and Bond Claims Best Practices

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He is the founder of Zlien.com , a national mechanics lien filing and compliance management service. Scott writes the Construction Lien Blog , which analyzes construction lien laws and regulations across the nation. Understand What Type of “Lien” Is Available. I hope you enjoy. + + + + + + + + + + + +.

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Transforming Construction Payments: Autodesk's Strategic Move with Payapps Acquisition 

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Paired with razor-thin profit margins, it’s increasingly difficult for construction firms to build and maintain the financial foundation necessary to compete and thrive in the industry. Industry research supports these sentiments. When we join forces with Payapps, we will aim to transform how construction payments are managed.

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Seventh Circuit examines "pay-if-paid" provision

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Fidelity had issued a payment bond, but Fidelity refused to pay after the owner declared bankruptcy, and BMD sued Fidelity. Fidelity argues that the provision is a pay-if-paid clause, and because Industrial Power did not receive payment, it had no duty to pay the balance due to BMD. To mechanics liens. Categories.

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How to Start an Electrical Business: 9 Tips for Growth

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Industry research shows that the US electrical industry has more than 1 million employees working for 200,000 businesses — and annual revenue exceeding $200 billion. If you start growing without proper financial management, you will quickly find your company out of cash and in bankruptcy court.

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How to Start a Painting Business: 9 Keys to Growth & Success

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Industry research reveals that the US painting industry includes over 255,000 businesses with total annual revenues exceeding $35 billion. If you start growing without proper financial management, you will quickly find your company out of cash and in bankruptcy court. Oh, and you do want to make a profit, right?

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How to Start a Plumbing Business: 9 Tips for Growth

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Industry research shows that the US plumbing industry includes over 130,00 businesses (and more than 500,000 employees) with total annual revenues exceeding $130 billion. If you start growing without proper financial management, you will quickly find your company out of cash and in bankruptcy court.