To file a lien claim, you will need: 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). Sub-subcontractors will also need the name and mailing address of every subcontractor above them.
A creditor must file and be approved for a property lien through a county records office. Different states may have their own processes for lien filing. Often, the creditor will notify the debtor of the lien.
To file a lien claim, you will need: Property owner's name (or company name) and mailing address. Project address and the county where it is located. The amount owed for each month you performed the work that remains unpaid. A brief description of the work you performed.
Your mortgage company should send you a release of lien, and it must be filed with the County Clerk 214-653-7275.
A very similar question was asked about a Texas situation…and as we saw above, Texas does require contracts be in writing. However, presuming that the subcontractor on the project has a written contract with someone, they can still file a lien even if they don't have a written agreement with the property owner.
Four Steps to Filing a Lien in Texas Be Prepared on Every Job: Record Essential Information. Unfortunately, subcontractor nonpayment is common in the private commercial construction industry. Send a Pre-lien Notice. File a Mechanic's Lien Affidavit. 4. Mail a Notice to the Property Owner and General Contractor.
A judgment lien in Oregon will remain attached to the debtor's property (even if the property changes hands) for ten years.
In Minnesota, an action to enforce a mechanics lien must be initiated within 1 year from the date of the lien claimant's last furnishing of labor or materials to the project. If a claimant records their lien close to Minnesota's 120-day filing deadline, they will have about 8 months to enforce the claim.