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You may have noticed changes in our pricing earlier this month — and we feel they need a bit of additional context.

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The difference between a preliminary notice and a notice of intent lies in the implications of each document: one is a routine notification, the other is a more serious warning.

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2 contractors looking at blueprint

When a contractor has hired you to complete work on a project, it’s assumed you’ll be paid for the work you complete. But the savviest subcontractors prepare for the worst: the possibility of the contractor withholding payment. How long does a contractor have to pay a subcontractor, anyway?

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You may be familiar with the term “lien”, but you may not know what to do when faced with a lien case. In this blog post, we aim to inform you about this legal action. A lien is the creditor’s legal claim on the debtor’s assets due to the debtor’s obligation to make a payment or settle a debt.

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This Oregon lien law summary is a comprehensive guide that explains Oregon construction lien law and illustrates how property owners, contractors, laborers, consumers, and subcontractors can take steps to protect themselves.

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Mechanics weld metal in Oregon

Oregon is unique in that it exhibits shorter deadlines and stricter requirements for construction liens. When it comes to time-sensitive legal matters, it helps to have a local show you the ropes, so Northwest Lien has put together this comprehensive guide filing mechanics’ liens in Oregon.

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Construction site in downtown Seattle, Washington

Wondering how to begin the process of filing a mechanic’s lien in Washington? As the regional lien expert, no one knows PNW liens better than Northwest Lien Service; read this comprehensive guide to filing a construction lien in Washington state.

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Of all the bureaucracy in the construction world, there is one piece of paperwork that can truly make or break your project: the lien waiver. In this guide, Northwest Lien covers the different types of lien waiver, how to use each type to your advantage, and the red flags to look out for.

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Two men in hard hats discuss project on construction site

A materialman’s lien, also known as a mechanic’s lien or construction lien, provides the right to file a lien against the property to ensure payment of outstanding balances on materials or labor. Check out our guide to materialman’s liens and supplier lien rights here.

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Say a property owner is withholding payment, so you take all of the necessary legal steps to get paid what you’re rightfully owed from work done on a Washington state property. Notices have been issued and the mechanic’s lien filed, an agreement is reached, and you’re finally given a payment date. So… you’re done, right?…

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