Thinking about filing a Louisiana mechanics lien? Look no further, here are “5 things to know” that will help you hit the ground running! Louisiana Mechanics Lien Protection Extends To Many Project Participants Louisiana mechanics lien law extends protection to many different parties. Not only are general contractors and subcontractors able to file a mechanics [...]
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Nevada Mechanics Lien Law: 5 Things to Know
Nevada mechanics lien law can get complicated. This post will point you in the right direction with “5 things to know” about Nevada mechanics lien law. Most Project Participants Have Nevada Mechanics Lien Rights Nevada mechanics lien law is especially inclusive. As long as a party provided labor and/or materials worth $500 or more, they [...]
Credit Management: 6 Week Course To Success As A Credit Professional
The construction industry is complex and you juggle so much as a credit professional. It’s not an accident that the construction industry boasts some of highest failure rates of any other business sector, and that building suppliers have some of the lowest profit margins of all industries. Getting paid in the construction industry is hard, [...]
Indiana Mechanics Lien Law: 5 Things to Know
Suppliers to Suppliers Do Not Have Indiana Mechanics Lien Rights Contractors, subcontractors, suppliers to prime or sub contractors, laborers, and equipment lessors are all eligible to file an Indiana mechanics lien. Unfortunately, though, as is the case in many states, suppliers to suppliers do not have mechanics lien rights in Indiana. Deadline to File Indiana [...]
Massachusetts Mechanics Lien Law: 5 Things to Know
Having trouble filing a Massachusetts mechanics lien? Or maybe you just don’t know where to start? Let the “5 things to know” below help you get started and get paid! Participants Contributing to the Improvement of Property Have Massachusetts Mechanics Lien Rights Project participants that furnish labor and or materials to the construction, alteration, repair, [...]
Kentucky Mechanics Lien Law: 5 Things to Know
Interested in filing a mechanics lien in Kentucky? You might want to read up on Zlien’s “5 things” before getting started! Suppliers to Suppliers Do Not Have Lien Rights – Most Others Do In Kentucky, the only project participants without mechanics lien rights are suppliers to suppliers. This means that prime contractors, subcontractors, sub-subcontractors, material [...]
Illinois Mechanics Lien Law: 5 Things to Know
Filing a mechanics lien in Illinois can be Tricky. Fortunately, the “5 things to know” below can help get you started. There is Some Tension about Who Qualifies to File a Mechanics Lien in Illinois Both original contractors (contractors in direct contract with the property owner such – as architects, engineers, construction managers and laborers) [...]
Navigating Financial Risk In A Rebounding Economy
The construction economy is picking up. Over the past few weeks there has been a lot of talk about whether the economic rebound is going to help or hurt businesses in the short term. The conversation first appeared in a Viewpoints article published by ENR.com, Beware the Recovery: What History Teaches Contractors and Sureties. Therein, Thomas [...]
Delaware Mechanics Lien Law: 5 Things to Know
Delaware Mechanics Lien Law Provides Fairly Broad Protection Delaware mechanics lien law states that project participants that have contributed services or materials to the improvement of a property (including repair and alteration) may file a Statement of Claim for any amount over $25. Work “in plumbing, gas fitting, paper hanging, paving, placing iron works and [...]
Montana Mechanics Lien Law: 5 Things to Know
Zlien is the nations leading lien manager and filing service. Want to get paid? Check out the “5 things to know” below! Parties Eligible to File a Mechanics Lien In Montana, any project participant that has provided service or materials pursuant to a real estate improvement contract can file a mechanics lien. It is unclear, [...]
HOA And Condo Liens: Kill Property Sales And Get Paid By Filing A Claim
Take it from the industry that is in charge of closing sales and getting properties transferred – filing a lien can kill the deal. When you’re the one not paid, this is the exactly the effect you desire. The below embedded article from AGBeat is a great reminder to condominium and homeowner associations about the power of the Condo [...]
About Scott Wolfe Jr
SubscribeScott Wolfe Jr. is the CEO of Zlien, a company that provides software and services to help building material supply and construction companies reduce their credit risk and default receivables through the management of mechanics lien and bond claim compliance. He is also the founding author of the Lien Blog, a leading online publication about liens, security instruments and getting paid on every account. Scott is a licensed attorney in six states with extensive experience in corporate credit management and collections law, with a specific emphasis on utilizing mechanic liens, UCC filings and other security instruments to protect and manage receivables. You can connect with him via Twitter, LinkedIn and Google+.Read Scott's Biography Post Here
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Scott Wolfe Jr., JD
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