What is an NTO?

What is an NTO?

What Is a Notice to Owner (NTO)? A Notice to Owner (NTO) is a legal document that contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers send to a property owner to notify them that they are providing labor, materials, or services for a construction project. It serves as a preliminary notice that protects their right to file a mechanic’s…

How To File A Lien?

How To File A Lien?

Filing a lien depends on the type of lien you need to file (e.g., mechanic’s lien, property lien, tax lien, judgment lien). Below is a general step-by-step guide for filing a mechanic’s lien (commonly used in construction and contractor work). If you need information on a different type of lien, let me know! How to…

What is an Assessment Lien

What Is An Assessment Lien?

Assessment liens are an involuntary lien linked to a homeowners property for the benefit of a homeowners’ association, after any HOA member becomes overdue on their HOA assessments. This type of lien enables the HOA to sell the homeowners property to payback assessments indebted to the HOA. This type of lien also acts as a…

Is There A Lien On My House

Is There A Lien On My House?

If you are getting ready to sell your house, a quick search of public records can uncover an existing lien. A lien can undoubtedly throw a wrench into the whole transaction. Let’s take a deeper dive into home/property liens. What Are The Types Of Liens On A House? A lien is a legal notice attached…

What is Bond Claim

What is a Bond Claim?

A lot of businesses get bonded without comprehending the exact conditions of the bond agreement. In a worst-case scenario, this could result in a surety bond claim. That is why it’s vital to comprehend how surety bonds work, and what they are. What is a Bond Claim? Surety bond claims are legal proceedings that a…

When Can You Put A Lien On Someone's Property?

Putting A Lien On A House In 5 Steps

When an individual owes you money and you do not receive a payment, there are several courses of action you can take. Sending letters demanding payment or hiring a collection agency can work, but if the efforts prove unsuccessful you can always file a lawsuit against the debtor. You can then use a court judgement…

What is an NTO?

What is a Notice to Owner?

A Notice to Owner (NTO) is a written notice that officially informs the owner of a progress that the senders, typically a vendor or contractor not negotiating directly with the owner, is looking to the owner to make sure the senders is paid prior to payment being made to the contractor on the project. Some…

What is a Lien?

If you have ever attempted to sell a or purchase home, you might be informed with property liens—which are linked to its mortgage. However, liens can additionally be put on other kinds of property, including vehicles or possibly work done on your home. What is a lien? And how do you get one taken off?…