Do you have questions about Texa’s Lien Laws? SunRay Construction Solutions in conjunction with Rebecca Hicks, Esq. is pleased to present an informative 2-hour seminar that will answer all of your important questions. Some of those topics will include:
Construction Contracts Basics
- Does my contract/subcontract need to be in writing to be enforceable?
- Is my estimate, proposal or invoice an enforceable contract?
- What are the most important contract provisions that should be in my agreement?
- Which is better, mediation, arbitration of litigation and which should be in my contract?
- What is a pay-when-paid clause and how do I deal with it?
Preliminary Notice Do’s & Don’ts
- What is a Preliminary Notice and why will it help me get paid?
- When do I need to send my Preliminary Notice to best protect myself?
Lien and Bond Rules & Exceptions
- What is a payment and performance bond and how can I get bonded?
- How and when do I record a lien?
- How and when do I make a payment bond claim?
- What happens after I lien or make a bond claim? How do I get paid?
Waiver & Release Best Practices
- What form of partial and final waiver should I use?
- How can I make my release conditioned upon getting a paid?
- Why does the release say $10? Does it matter?
- How do I preserve change orders and delay claims when I need to sign a release?
- What “through date” should I use? What if the “through date” and payment don’t match?
Lien Law Traps to Avoid
- Missed Deadlines: Strict Texas lien timelines can void your rights.
- Notice Errors: Incorrect or missing notices risk your claim.
- Filing Mistakes: Inaccurate filings make liens unenforceable.
Tips on How to Get Paid Faster
- Can I stop working if I am not paid?
- Can I take my materials back if I am not paid?
- If I have to hire a lawyer, can I recover the legal fees and costs?
- Once I record a lien, what happens next? How do I get paid?
- My lien was “bonded off.” Now what?
Bagels and coffee will be served.
