Prepare Legal Texas Construction Liens Forms For Free

Timing for Filing Lien Affidavits Remains Unchanged Original contractors must file the lien affidavit by the 15th day of the fourth month (for commercial projects) or the third month (for residential projects) after the month in which the work was completed, terminated, or abandoned.

For the most part, all contractors, subcontractors, laborers, design professionals, 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.

Fill out your lien form with complete, accurate details. Bring your Affidavit of Lien to the county recorder's office in the county where the property is located, and pay the lien recording fee. After recording a Texas mechanics lien, claimants must provide notice to the property owner and GC within 5 days of filing.

Here are the steps you need to take to file a construction lien in Texas: Step 1: Send Notice of Intent to Lien. ... Step 2: Prepare and File the Lien Affidavit. ... Step 3: Serve the Lien on Interested Parties. ... Step 4: File Suit to Enforce the Lien.

Basically, if the contractor or the owner is not paying you for the work, you have the right to file a mechanics or contractor's lien against their property. This lien affidavit is an official document stating that you're owed money for work or materials you supplied to a construction project on their property.

Either way, your lien documents take minutes to prepare and file ? no lawyer needed! Here are samples of the documents we provide. Subcontractors are required to file a pre-lien notice either before or when they file a mechanic's lien.