Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Pennsylvania
Mechanic's Lien Questions
We are a small home repair, maintenance, and remodeling company. We completed work for 2 different landlords in February 08 and have not yet been paid despite repeated promises and ''the check is in the mail'' and etc. (all documented). We want to file mechanic's liens before our statute of limitations runs out.
Q #1 - One landlord owes for work done at 4 different properties ($1000 owed) and the other owes for work done at 3 different properties ($5000 owed). Can we place the full amount on 1 property or do we have to file 7 separate liens on the 7 separate properties? All properties located in Harrisburg. These people are not strapped; they continue to purchase more properties (also documented).
Q #2 - Can we include late fees and filing fees along with the invoice amount due for each?
We've never done this before. Is there anything else I should know? Is there a more effective collections method?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Mechanic's Lien Questions
You asked about mechanic's liens.
You should speak with a local attorney for collections matters. It is generally more cost effective to pass the matter along than to handle it yourself.
Mechanic's lien are useful but very often not effective. An attorney can often shake money loose more easily than filing a lien and often without filing suit.
Regards,
Roger
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