Every subcontractor is entitled to receive payments on time. If any wage is unpaid, the professional has the right to file a lien against the property owner. Other terms include a supplier's lien if materials are supplied, a laborer's lien and a design professional's lien.
For the most part, all contractors, subcontractors, laborers, materials suppliers, and equipment suppliers who provide labor or materials to a property in Texas are not required to have a written contract (a verbal contract is sufficient) to qualify for the right to file a lien.
12 Key Components of a Subcontractor Agreement Identification of Parties. Insurance and Licensing Requirements. Scope of Work. Payment Terms and Conditions. Project Schedule and Duration. Material and Equipment. Change Order Procedures. Quality Standards and Compliance.
With such a broad categorization, everyone from contractors to architects has the ability to file a mechanic's lien if their work or materials go unpaid. Additionally, in Texas, there is no legal distinction between a contractor and a subcontractor when it comes to legal authority to file a lien.
With such a broad categorization, everyone from contractors to architects has the ability to file a mechanic's lien if their work or materials go unpaid. Additionally, in Texas, there is no legal distinction between a contractor and a subcontractor when it comes to legal authority to file a lien.
Subcontractor agrees to be bound to Contractor by the terms of the Prime Contract and the other Subcontract Documents and to assume toward Contractor all the obligations and responsibilities that Contractor by those documents assumes toward the Owner.
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) MoU's are less formal than a contractual relationship but more formal than verbal or 'napkin agreements'. The contents of a MoU are similar to a contract and include, at a minimum, a description of: The agreed project or scope of work. Respective roles for each party.
A contractor agreement should describe the scope of work, contract terms, contract duration, and the confidentiality agreement. It should also include a section for the two parties to sign and make the agreement official. If the contract doesn't meet these requirements, it may be inadmissible in a court of law.