Looks like the California Mechanics Lien process just got a little more expensive. Governor Brown has signed into law an amendment to the California Government Code: Title 3, Division 2, Part…
How? How is CRM doing more without raising their rates or adding for extra charges? Be certain of one thing, when the research is completed on your preliminary notice, and…
The choices you make to protect your open construction job-related accounts receivable are yours and yours alone. Naturally, you could choose to rely on standard "Risk" policies. ie: (to extend…
A mechanics lien is a tool to secure payment for contractors and sub-contractors on construction projects. Here is everything you need to know about Mechanics Liens in Florida.
The preparation of a Verification Report is very similar to that of a Preliminary Notice. With one exception. The Verification Report is not served on anyone. So why order one?…
So the law reads that your "Notice of Retainage Agreement" must be served not later than the earlier of: The 30th day after the claimant's agreement providing for retainage is…
While the concept is no mystery to those who participate in the construction industry. The means by which you protect these job related accounts receivables can be a little tricky. Lets take…
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.…
First answer this question: Did I provide materials, services, equipment or labor to a "Work of Improvement" on REAL PROPERTY? This questions begs for a basic understanding as to…
Seems like a pretty straight forward concept. However, the “One Client” piece is often the cause for oversight when attempting to protect your lien rights on a very large project…
Doing business in the Construction Industry can be risky. At CRM, we offer Preliminary Notice and Mechanics Lien Services so you can have confidence that your payments are protected.