Are you protected by the Lien Laws? – part three
So we have covered: Real Property, Work of Improvement, and Eligibility in the first two parts of this series. These are all critical to understanding mechanics liens in almost every state.…
Customer Friendly Notices
Most of the fear clients experience when considering using the “Preliminary Notice Process” is that they will offend their client. This fear has some merit if the Preliminary Notice is…
State Registry – Preliminary Notices
A few states have implemented, or are in process of implementing, a State Registry for Mechanics or Construction Lien Related Notices. Utah now has the SCR (State Construction Registry), North Carolina…
Where to begin?
Many of those searching for the best way to protect their lien rights often ask: Where do I begin? The absolute best answer to this question is: At the CRM…
Notice of Unpaid Balance or Prelim?
Protecting your rights to claim a mechanics lien in Texas can get a little dicey. Unlike many states which require a preliminary notice or notice to owner to be served…
Treating your customers with RESPECT!
Once we receive your request for a new preliminary notice we start by verifying the critical information. This may include a phone call to the General Contractor to confirm that…
Attorney speaks out on the value of Prelims
Jim Wakefield, a seasoned mechanics lien law attorney, at Cummins & White LLP, has recently posted a "Reality Check" for those who may be overlooking the best collections tool for…
eSystems “Online Notice Management”
We have made some major improvements to our eSystems online document management program. Most significant is our online compatibility with the new Windows IE Browser. All Waivers and Releases are…
Are you current with the new Lien Laws?
Mechanics Lien laws often become targets of the state legislature and a focus of legislative committees. As many of these laws have been on the books for decades, they quite…
Iowa Mechanics Lien-Be Informed
Are you familiar with the changes made to Iowa’s Lien Law within the past year? If you have questions about filing an Iowa Verified Mechanics Lien, you have come to…