As a contractor, you know the blood, sweat, and tears that go into a project are worth the final outcome, but the last thing you want is to lose time, money, and materials on a project because an owner violates a contract and refuses to pay. That’s why, if you acted as the prime contractor on the job, it’s important to protect your right to lien by getting a Notice to Owner, or Model Disclosure Statement, signed by the property owner before work begins.
More often than not, filing a mechanic’s lien or a construction lien waiver is enough to persuade a property owner to settle their debts. On the rare occasion when a general contractor or property owner does not cooperate, however, lienholders find themselves stuck between a rock and a hard place. While you’re fully entitled to…
Understand the 4 types of liens in Oregon: tax, judgment, mortgage, and mechanic’s liens. Learn how each works and how contractors get paid.
Understanding your right to secure payment as a subcontractor or material supplier in Washington state can be challenging. In this blog post, the Northwest Lien team explains the purpose of a Washington Notice of Intent, also known as a preliminary notice, and how it applies to your specific situation. What is a Washington Notice of…
Updated: May 17, 2024 When you file and send a “Notice of Right to Lien” document in Oregon, it protects all parties from financial losses associated with a construction project. In this post, the team at Northwest Lien walks you through the definition of an Oregon Notice of Right to Lien, explains who needs to…
Do you understand the difference between unconditional lien releases and conditional lien releases is important? In this guide, experts at NW Lien explain.
Though the terms are often used interchangeably, there’s a distinct difference between lien waivers and lien releases in practice. Have you been using lien waivers and releases correctly?
Though often overlooked, canceling a lien is a critical step in the mechanic’s lien filing process. Learn why lien releases are so important and what makes Oregon lien releases unique, such as OR-specific deadlines and requirements.
Northwest Lien answers frequently asked questions about Washington state lien releases: what are lien releases, when should you file them in Washington, and why are they so important?
It’s especially important to know your Oregon lien deadlines — they’re the shortest in the country! In OR, you must file a lien within 75 days from last furnishing, and notice deadlines vary.
