Builders lien is your worker’s best friend | File a builders lien
Builders Lien is a blessing in disguise for all the contractors, sub-contractors and laborers. It is a powerful tool that will assist bottom level workers in seeking justice against builders. One can file a builders lien, if he is recruiting laborers, supplying raw materials or working as a laborer in constructing a building.
The best thing about builders lien is that it will FREEZE the land until the contractual debt is paid or until money is paid IN-TRUST until the dispute is resolved. It is one of the most powerful tools for contractors and sub-contractors who are failed to be paid.
To be entitled to a builders lien you have to fall within the definition of a contractor, subcontractor or worker who, in relation to an improvement, who
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Provides work
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Supplies material, or
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does a combination of (a) and (b)
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works for the building construction
To file a builder lien, you have to take care of 2 crucial dates which act as limitation period to file a builders lien. If there has been a certificate of completion issued with respect to the contract or subcontract, you have to file a lien NO LATER THAN 45 DAYS after the certificate or completion is issued, or, in the case of a head contract, NO LATER THAT 45 DAYS after the head contract has been completed (or abandoned). Generally, both the dates are same, however, in the case of doubt, get the lien filed.
Always remember, once the 45days time period is over the rights of builders lien is extinguished.
The process of filing a builders lien is simple and hassle-free.
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A form is to be filled out by a law firm or collection agency and shall be taken to the Land Title Office for registration.
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Then a lien will be filled once a nine digits Parcel ID Number and legal description of land will be inserted.
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You will have to pay to us $250 immediately once the builders lien if filed.
Thus, if you have become a victim of non-payment of funds, contact Icon Debt Solution. We will help you file a builders lien with the cost of $250 payable to Icon Debt immediately. Do not let go of the money that you deserve. Fight for your right.