We’ve published a mountain of information and resources on the California mechanics lien over the years. This post packages it all for you in one location, and explains what you’ll need to know and have to get your mechanics lien claim filed. Zlien’s California Mechanics Lien Law Resource Center Zlien publishes a mechanics lien law [...]
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Zlien Updates the Resources for Public Projects
Several months ago I noted that Zlien continuously updates the resources section of the website in order to continue being the web’s leading resource for lien, bond claim, and notice information. In that time span, not only has every state been updated with new FAQs and re-vamped charts for private projects, there are new FAQs [...]
Credit Management: What To Do When Your Customer Doesn’t Pay On Time?
The construction and building material supply industries face serious credit challenges. Traditionally, controllers and credit managers have resorted to time-tested tools to reduce or mitigate the credit risk inherent in the industry. These tools include: Credit reports and credit monitoring Getting credit agreements signed and personally guaranteed Joint check agreements Bank financing or Factoring None of these [...]
Vermont Mechanics Lien Law: Who Can File?
Zlien’s mechanics lien resources page is an impressive assembly of lien law information, resources and forms. You can select any state and pull up detailed and reliable information about the applicable mechanics lien law. One of the most useful features of the Zlien Resources is the “Frequently Asked Questions” data it provides for both private [...]
Construction Contracts: Wally Zimolong Explains What You Need To Know
The construction contract. Ah, how we love thee, yes? The construction contract is a critical component to every construction project. Sometimes, unfortunately, it’s a huge document poured over by attorney after attorney, containing clauses that are legal battlegrounds in themselves. Popular clauses like “pay when paid” or “pay if paid” clauses are well known throughout [...]
California Mechanics Lien Law: Ultimate Guide To California’s Preliminary Notice
California Preliminary Notices: A Complete Guide From Zlien from Zlien on Vimeo.Zlien is the nation’s leader in publishing information and resources about California’s preliminary notice laws. We’ve finally assembled a collection of this information (all current, including changes that went into effect on July 1, 2012), and titled it the “Ultimate Guide To California’s Preliminary [...]
Miller Act Resources and Free Miller Act Forms
The Lien Blog and Zlien website is packed with information about the US Miller Act and filing a claim for payment on a federal project. In fact, one of the most popular posts here on the Lien Blog is one related to the Miller Act and titled: “5 Things To Know About The Miller Act.” [...]
New York Mechanics Lien Frequently Asked Questions and Free Forms
New York has some of the simplest mechanics lien laws in the country. I say this because it is a true “non-notice” state, meaning that anyone can file a mechanics lien if they are unpaid for materials or labor furnished to a construction project regardless of whether any notices were delivered. Further, New York’s mechanics lien laws [...]
Zlien v. Lien It Now – A Comparison
A few days ago a conversation with a potential client inspired me to write a blog post about LienItNow’s mechanics lien order form. The article – Caution: LienItNow’s Mechanics Lien Form Doesn’t Take State Differences Into Account – turned into a little comparison between Zlien and the LienItNow (Lien It Now) service. It’s not the [...]
Bad Mechanics Lien Advice And Information Is Easy To Find
A few months ago I wrote a blog post titled “Beware of Bad Mechanics Lien Information Online.” It was to make a point you’ve probably heard before about a lot of topics, and that is that you can’t always trust information you find on the Internet. This is especially true for mechanics lien information because [...]
Damage Restoration and Repair Companies Have Special Mechanics Lien Needs
When a hurricane, tornado, fire or other natural disaster causes property damage, companies like Harbro and Belfor jump to the occassion allocating massive resources and labor forces to help solve these property damage problems. While they are quick to get the damages repaired for property owners, payment to them for services is not as quick. [...]
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