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Contractors/Surveyors Lean vs. Civil Law Suit for non payment of contract
Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2024 8:07 am
by aidensanchez0812
Hello fellow surveyors. Does anyone have some experience with putting a lean on a clients house or suing them in civil court to retrieve unpaid money in a contract for professional services? Can anyone please shed some light on this topic and the best way to move forward with clients that don't pay?
Thank you!
Re: Contractors/Surveyors Lean vs. Civil Law Suit for non payment of contract
Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2024 12:43 pm
by DWoolley
Is the amount less than $10,000? If so, consider small claims court. It's relatively easy.
I do not recall the mechanics of the lien process. If the bill is over 90 days old I think the lien cannot be filed.
DWoolley
Re: Contractors/Surveyors Lean vs. Civil Law Suit for non payment of contract
Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2024 9:42 pm
by aidensanchez0812
Thanks Mr. Woolley. The bill is actually quite small. About a $1,000.
Re: Contractors/Surveyors Lean vs. Civil Law Suit for non payment of contract
Posted: Thu Dec 05, 2024 3:40 pm
by Dave Lindell
If you lean on them they might just fall over. If you file a lien you may have some legal leverage.
Re: Contractors/Surveyors Lean vs. Civil Law Suit for non payment of contract
Posted: Fri Dec 06, 2024 10:06 am
by aidensanchez0812
Dave Lindell wrote: Thu Dec 05, 2024 3:40 pm
If you lean on them they might just fall over. If you file a lien you may have some legal leverage.
whoops! I can't change the title lol! Thanks for pointing that out.