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Here's my rant - Loretta Reed/MD
10/13/2005 11:05:00 AM (3017 views)
Re: Here's my rant - Iris Buchman/FL
10/13/2005 4:50:59 PM (5129 views)
Re: Here's my rant - Kurt deVries/FL
10/14/2005 9:36:24 AM (5141 views)
Re: Here's my rant - Jay Duncan/MO
10/14/2005 1:44:49 PM (5137 views)
Re: Here's my rant - Matt Papsch/MD
10/13/2005 5:35:02 PM (5097 views)
Re: Here's my rant - Loretta Reed/MD
10/14/2005 11:47:19 AM (5313 views)
Re: Here's my rant - Robert Franco/OH
10/14/2005 12:12:08 PM (5106 views)
Re: Here's my rant - Wendi See/SC
10/15/2005 10:24:17 PM (5077 views)

Refaxing - Danielle Nelson/WI
10/12/2005 2:14:31 PM (3055 views)
Re: Refaxing - STEVE MEINECKE/VA
10/12/2005 3:00:22 PM (5041 views)
Re: Refaxing - Robert Franco/OH
10/12/2005 3:28:29 PM (8585 views)
Re: Refaxing - Larry Crooks/OH
10/13/2005 8:45:13 AM (5045 views)
Re: Refaxing - Danielle Nelson/WI
10/13/2005 11:38:05 AM (5753 views)
Re: Refaxing - Lisa Ramsey/TX
10/14/2005 9:55:23 AM (5070 views)
Re: Refaxing - Kelly Chamblee/OH
10/13/2005 1:37:01 PM (4992 views)
Re: Refaxing - Robert Franco/OH
10/13/2005 2:38:26 PM (5020 views)
Re: Refaxing - Susan Matson/MN
10/17/2005 9:31:57 AM (5374 views)

Rant! - Tammy Knight/MO
10/12/2005 12:49:24 AM (2982 views)
Re: Rant! - Kurt deVries/FL
10/12/2005 2:02:22 PM (4858 views)
Re: Rant! - Robert Franco/OH
10/12/2005 3:11:23 PM (4804 views)
Re: Rant! - Scott Perry/PA
10/12/2005 6:03:33 PM (4748 views)
Re: Rant! - Kevin Ahern/CT
10/12/2005 5:06:42 PM (4794 views)
Re: Rant! - LAWANDA MCMILLIAN/AR
10/12/2005 8:21:41 PM (4752 views)
Re: Rant! - Scott Perry/PA
10/12/2005 10:02:17 PM (4791 views)
Re: Rant! - Robert Franco/OH
10/13/2005 12:26:35 AM (4779 views)
Re: Rant! - Tammy Knight/MO
10/13/2005 1:22:50 AM (4758 views)
Re: Rant! - Lisa Ramsey/TX
10/14/2005 10:02:18 AM (4806 views)
Re: Rant! - Kevin Ahern/CT
10/14/2005 12:29:44 PM (4742 views)
Re: Rant! - Kevin Ahern/CT
10/14/2005 12:48:29 PM (4751 views)
Re: Rant! - Kevin Ahern/CT
10/13/2005 4:56:56 AM (4687 views)

In Connecticut an abstractor can not record a mechanic's lien on property he has searched for several reasons. First, the client is the VM/title company not the property owner. You would have to prove that the VM/title company was the authorized agent of the property owner for the purpose of improving or demolishing the property in order to succeed on the claim.

Second, the laws of Connecticut require that the lien be recorded for materials or labor used in the improvement or demolition the subject property. Architects are in an unusual position because there is some case law out there that indicates they can record a mechanic's lien only  if their plans are  actually used in the construction. Consequently, they generally prefer moving for a prejudgment remedy in the form of an attachment or garnishment.

The title abstract will not qualify as materials or labor used in the improvement or demolition of the property. Furthermore, if you wrongfully encumber the property owner's title you could be sued for slander of title, or if your state has an expedited procedure like Connecticut for discharging invalid liens you could be caught paying the property owner's legal expenses/attorney's fees for discharging an invalid lien. The mechanic's lien approach is NOT the way to go... at least in Connecticut. You may open the door to a lot of personal liability for yourself.

You would also have to pay an attorney to properly draft the mechanic's lien and a sheriff/marshal/disinterested third party to serve and record the mechanic's lien. You would also have to pay the recording fees.It is an expensive process in the event that your lien is judged to be invalid.

Then there is a limited time period in which to begin your mechanic's lien foreclosure. If the foreclosure is not initiated within this time period, the mechanic's lien becomes invalid.

The best approach is to go after your client and not the property owner. Instead of the mechanic's lien, go after a prejudgment remedy by garnishing your delinquent client's bank account or the receivables held by his client. I do this routinely. The prospect of having his cash flow interupted or the embarassment in front of his clients works wonders. You also have the blessing of the court after a hearing for the propriety of the attachment/garnishment so that it will not come back to haunt you later. You only need to show a reasonable basis for your claim...a very light burden of proof, and the attachment/garnishment is almost always granted. You may need an attorney to make certain that the proper procedures are followed, but that is a cost of doing business.  The legal expenses can be claimed as tax deductions on the Schedule C tax return (business expenses). 

However, it may not be necessary to go to any of this trouble if you merely fax a copy of the complaint to the client before initiating the suit. Explain to the client that you will be filing the suit if arrangements are not made for the payment of your bill. In most cases they will be in touch with you to make arrangements to pay your bill...for no more cost to you than the cost of the fax transmission. In those few cases where the client does not contact you, you will need to move forward with the suit. 

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Re: Rant! - Iris Buchman/FL
10/13/2005 4:44:01 PM (4706 views)
Re: Rant! - Kevin Ahern/CT
10/14/2005 8:06:47 AM (4674 views)
Re: Rant! - Tammy Knight/MO
10/16/2005 10:08:48 PM (4738 views)
Re: Rant! - Kevin Ahern/CT
10/17/2005 8:21:44 AM (5109 views)

Erevna? - Tammy Knight/MO
10/12/2005 12:28:49 AM (3079 views)
Re: Erevna? - Tammy Knight/MO
10/12/2005 12:29:48 AM (4672 views)
Re: Erevna? - Becky Kale/IL
10/17/2005 2:15:26 PM (4990 views)

United Document Services of East Northport - JENNIFER HOLZMAN/PA
10/11/2005 1:24:41 PM (2972 views)
Re: United Document Services of East Northport - Scott Perry/PA
10/11/2005 7:24:54 PM (4706 views)




Abstractor Educational Workshops!!! - Jay Duncan/MO
10/7/2005 8:06:03 AM (3564 views)

Are you going to vote? - Jay Duncan/MO
10/7/2005 8:03:07 AM (2685 views)
Re: Are you going to vote? - Robert Franco/OH
10/7/2005 3:44:19 PM (4545 views)

WORKING CONDITIONS - Scott Perry/PA
10/6/2005 11:33:25 PM (2930 views)
Re: WORKING CONDITIONS - Lou Legaspi/IL
10/7/2005 7:30:22 AM (4606 views)
Re: WORKING CONDITIONS - Scott Perry/PA
10/7/2005 7:39:40 AM (4470 views)
Re: WORKING CONDITIONS - monica froese/ME
10/7/2005 9:20:14 PM (4558 views)
Re: WORKING CONDITIONS - Kelli Gorman/TX
10/10/2005 10:32:58 PM (4489 views)
Re: WORKING CONDITIONS - george Hubka/MI
10/7/2005 10:37:13 PM (4606 views)
Re: WORKING CONDITIONS - Helene/GA
10/8/2005 12:36:52 AM (4459 views)
Re: WORKING CONDITIONS - Anne Gilbert/VT
10/8/2005 7:29:57 AM (4522 views)
Re: WORKING CONDITIONS - Kelli Gorman/TX
10/10/2005 10:34:58 PM (4555 views)
Re: WORKING CONDITIONS - David Jenkins/PA
10/9/2005 4:51:44 PM (4477 views)
Re: WORKING CONDITIONS - Scott Perry/PA
10/9/2005 6:41:11 PM (4432 views)
Re: WORKING CONDITIONS - STEVE MEINECKE/VA
10/10/2005 3:31:03 PM (4455 views)
Re: WORKING CONDITIONS - Scott Perry/PA
10/10/2005 9:01:36 PM (4434 views)
Re: WORKING CONDITIONS - STEVE MEINECKE/VA
10/10/2005 9:45:44 PM (4358 views)
Re: WORKING CONDITIONS - David Bloys/TX
10/10/2005 11:03:28 PM (4400 views)
Re: WORKING CONDITIONS - Scott Perry/PA
10/10/2005 11:15:25 PM (4319 views)
Re: WORKING CONDITIONS - Scott Perry/PA
10/10/2005 11:13:11 PM (4239 views)
Re: WORKING CONDITIONS - STEVE MEINECKE/VA
10/11/2005 10:57:24 AM (4327 views)
Re: WORKING CONDITIONS - Scott Perry/PA
10/11/2005 9:49:57 PM (4213 views)
Re: WORKING CONDITIONS - STEVE MEINECKE/VA
10/11/2005 11:14:15 PM (4226 views)
Re: WORKING CONDITIONS - Scott Perry/PA
10/12/2005 12:03:15 AM (4225 views)
Re: WORKING CONDITIONS - STEVE MEINECKE/VA
10/12/2005 9:01:09 AM (4221 views)
Re: WORKING CONDITIONS - Scott Perry/PA
10/12/2005 9:59:41 PM (4273 views)
Re: WORKING CONDITIONS - STEVE MEINECKE/VA
10/13/2005 9:39:27 AM (4096 views)
Re: WORKING CONDITIONS - Robert Franco/OH
10/13/2005 10:43:45 AM (4076 views)
Re: WORKING CONDITIONS - Scott Perry/PA
10/13/2005 6:27:31 PM (4112 views)
Re: WORKING CONDITIONS - STEVE MEINECKE/VA
10/14/2005 9:10:26 PM (4125 views)
Re: WORKING CONDITIONS - Scott Perry/PA
10/14/2005 11:38:36 PM (4182 views)
Re: WORKING CONDITIONS - STEVE MEINECKE/VA
10/15/2005 2:17:00 PM (4233 views)
Re: WORKING CONDITIONS - george Hubka/MI
10/11/2005 9:09:22 PM (4535 views)
Re: WORKING CONDITIONS - STEVE MEINECKE/VA
10/11/2005 10:50:27 PM (4170 views)
Re: WORKING CONDITIONS - Robert Franco/OH
10/11/2005 11:29:28 PM (4216 views)
Re: WORKING CONDITIONS - STEVE MEINECKE/VA
10/12/2005 8:46:58 AM (4173 views)
Re: WORKING CONDITIONS - Robert Franco/OH
10/11/2005 1:20:16 PM (4335 views)
Re: WORKING CONDITIONS - Scott Perry/PA
10/12/2005 7:38:19 AM (4196 views)

ATA - Iris Buchman/FL
10/6/2005 1:17:26 AM (2910 views)
Re: ATA - Kurt deVries/FL
10/6/2005 11:21:11 AM (4508 views)
Re: ATA - Iris Buchman/FL
10/6/2005 4:09:20 PM (4523 views)
Re: ATA - Anne Gilbert/VT
10/7/2005 6:18:04 AM (4510 views)
Re: ATA - Iris Buchman/FL
10/7/2005 8:08:38 AM (4357 views)
Re: ATA - michelle foskey/GA
10/24/2005 2:05:34 PM (4548 views)

Be Clear with your Client - Wanda Steudel/OH
10/5/2005 5:13:39 PM (2716 views)
Re: Be Clear with your Client - David Bloys/TX
10/5/2005 5:36:10 PM (4230 views)
Re: Be Clear with your Client - Scott Perry/PA
10/5/2005 7:17:55 PM (4317 views)
Re: Be Clear with your Client - David Bloys/TX
10/5/2005 8:26:52 PM (5867 views)
Re: Be Clear with your Client - Scott Perry/PA
10/5/2005 10:30:11 PM (4398 views)
Re: Be Clear with your Client - Kurt deVries/FL
10/6/2005 11:25:11 AM (4336 views)
Re: Be Clear with your Client - Robert Franco/OH
10/6/2005 11:38:24 AM (4244 views)
Re: Be Clear with your Client - Wanda Steudel/OH
10/6/2005 1:02:20 PM (4287 views)
Re: Be Clear with your Client - Larry Crooks/OH
10/10/2005 5:01:33 PM (4205 views)

2005 Independent Examiner Report Weekend Interviews - Jarrod Clabaugh/OH
10/4/2005 11:12:02 AM (2328 views)

PLAT MAPS? - Rebecca Barney/FL
10/4/2005 9:24:49 AM (2893 views)
Re: PLAT MAPS? - Julie Jasiunas/WI
10/4/2005 9:33:53 AM (4414 views)
Re: PLAT MAPS? - David Bloys/TX
10/4/2005 11:24:48 AM (4289 views)
Re: PLAT MAPS? - Rebecca Barney/FL
10/4/2005 11:32:32 AM (4263 views)
Re: PLAT MAPS? - Danielle Nelson/WI
10/4/2005 12:14:21 PM (4234 views)
Re: PLAT MAPS? - george Hubka/MI
10/4/2005 11:08:16 PM (4328 views)
Re: PLAT MAPS? - Helene/GA
10/4/2005 11:31:56 PM (4213 views)
Re: PLAT MAPS? - Lisa Ramsey/TX
10/4/2005 11:46:46 PM (4243 views)
Re: PLAT MAPS? - Robert Franco/OH
10/5/2005 12:37:04 AM (4289 views)
Re: PLAT MAPS? - Helga Hinck/NH
10/5/2005 12:02:56 PM (4255 views)
Re: PLAT MAPS? - Robert Franco/OH
10/5/2005 12:08:45 PM (4264 views)
Re: PLAT MAPS? - LAWANDA MCMILLIAN/AR
10/5/2005 3:25:11 PM (4218 views)
Re: PLAT MAPS? - Douglas Gallant/OH
10/5/2005 5:13:32 PM (4174 views)
Re: PLAT MAPS? - Matthew DeLand/NY
10/7/2005 9:46:53 AM (4306 views)
Re: PLAT MAPS? - STEVE MEINECKE/VA
10/14/2005 9:53:38 PM (4087 views)

Hello - Ricky Farrow/FL
10/3/2005 7:30:38 PM (2325 views)

Resolution to India Call - Jason Sheppard/PA
10/3/2005 11:55:48 AM (2735 views)
Re: Resolution to India Call - Jason Sheppard/PA
10/5/2005 11:04:09 AM (4145 views)

First Title & Escrow (Info) ??? - george Hubka/MI
10/3/2005 8:10:57 AM (2915 views)
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Re: First Title & Escrow (Info) ??? - george Hubka/MI
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Re: First Title & Escrow (Info) ??? - Danielle Nelson/WI
10/4/2005 12:10:20 PM (4349 views)
Re: First Title & Escrow (Info) ??? - Wanda Steudel/OH
10/4/2005 2:02:14 PM (4291 views)
Re: First Title & Escrow (Info) ??? - Robert Franco/OH
10/4/2005 4:53:34 PM (4311 views)
Re: First Title & Escrow (Info) ??? - Kevin Ahern/CT
10/4/2005 5:45:57 PM (4245 views)
Re: First Title & Escrow (Info) ??? - Wanda Steudel/OH
10/4/2005 7:31:21 PM (4221 views)
Re: First Title & Escrow (Info) ??? - Kevin Ahern/CT
10/5/2005 6:27:19 AM (4249 views)
Re: First Title & Escrow (Info) ??? - Wanda Steudel/OH
10/5/2005 10:43:11 AM (4219 views)
Re: First Title & Escrow (Info) ??? - Charles Chen/MD
1/12/2006 11:43:59 AM (3838 views)
Re: First Title & Escrow (Info) ??? - James Smith/CA
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