Homestead, Mechanic’s, and Materialman’s Liens Series – Post #3: Contractor Collections

I do remodeling work for people and sometimes don’t get paid.  Is there a way to collect what I am owed? A person who supplies materials or labor on a residential home (and on other properties) does have a method under Texas law for filing a lien against the property for non-payment.  The rules differ slightly between residential, commercial and …

Homestead, Mechanic’s and Materialman’s Liens Series – Post #2: Carefully Planning Your Remodel or New Home Construction

Johnny and Betty planned to remodel and add a room onto their house.  They were both pretty handy, so they decided to do the work themselves and pay out of their savings.  A few months into the project, they realized they needed some help and decided to borrow some money and hire a contractor. So they went down to the …