Construction Act Form 7 In Tarrant
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On residential projects, the deadline to file a Texas mechanics lien is the 15th day of the 3rd month after the month the contract was completed, terminated, or abandoned.
You can register online or by submitting the necessary forms to the state tax authority. Register for local taxes: Depending on the city or county where your construction company is located, you may also have to register for local taxes.
Constitutional and Statutory Mechanic's Liens Texas has two types of mechanic's liens—constitutional and statutory. All Texas mechanic's liens have their source in Article XVI, Section 37 of the state constitution, which provides for the lien and instructs the legislature to provide for its enforcement.
File the lien: A construction lien is typically filed with the county clerk in which the project is located. The paperwork and filing requirements vary by state, but will usually involve listing the work performed, the unpaid amount(s) at issue, as well as attaching copies of contracts and any required notices.
To file a lien claim, you will need: The amount owed for each month you performed the work that remains unpaid. A brief description of the work you performed. The original contractor's name (general contractor) and mailing address (only if you are a subcontractor or sub-subcontractor).
