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Discussion in 'Texas' started by Cicero, Feb 4, 2006.

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  1. Cicero

    Cicero Formula 3

    Jul 27, 2004
    1,645
    #1 Cicero, Feb 4, 2006
    Paid a concrete contractor and he didn't pay the concrete supplier $14K nor the post tension cable company $3500. Now companies are wanting money or liens on property. Would like to have attorney contact the guy with a demand letter etc and contact the suppliers and argue that I don't have a contract with them and not my fault they granted the guy credit. Laws like this really stink as I have to be aware of all suppliers and usually pay them direct. This guy was a long time friend/referral of another builder I have known for 12 years. The guy stuck them with 3 bum jobs as well.
     
  2. rfking

    rfking Formula Junior

    Nov 16, 2003
    785
    Italy
    #2 rfking, Feb 4, 2006
    Materialmen's liens, as they are referred to, vary by state. Some require filing within a certain period, etc. Fill out your profile, at least.
     
  3. WDR328

    WDR328 Formula 3

    Dec 11, 2003
    1,476
    The Bugscuffle Inn
    Full Name:
    D. Rose
    #3 WDR328, Feb 5, 2006
    Cicero;
    I'm afraid you are on the short end of the stick. If you subbed the job and the sub failed to pay it is the right of the supplier to go to the general and get the money or attatch the property with a lien--which makes it difficult for you to clear the property. I am pretty familiar with these situations as I have filed several for no payment to me. It takes a while, but I usually collect. PM me and we can discuss further. There are a couple of M.O.'s I have used to endear the supplier to me as a friend and not a combatant.
     
  4. Schatten

    Schatten F1 World Champ
    Owner

    Apr 3, 2001
    11,238
    Austin, TX
    Full Name:
    Randy
    #4 Schatten, Feb 6, 2006
    He's known and it is not necessary. The lack of profile for this individual is on purpose due to prior issues.
     

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