How can a contractor or sub-contractor ensure they are paid by enforcing a mechanics lien in San Diego and what is the fastest way to resolve non-payment issues?  The experience construction law attorneys at the Watkins Firm have decades of experience enforcing a mechanics lien in San Diego and Southern California.  Our proven litigation expertise and our unique approach to resolving mechanics lien disputes ensures you receive payment for your services and/or materials.

There are specific procedures which must be followed in order to enable a mechanics lien to be enforced.  If you are a sub-contractor you must provide the owner of the property or project with the 20 day preliminary notice.  This should also be sent to any lender and general contractor associated with the project.  If you are in direct contact with the owner this may not be required.  The Watkins Firm helps contractors and sub-contractors to understand how to record a mechanic’s lien at the San Diego County recorder’s office.

The enforcement of a mechanics lien is actually a “foreclosure” process.  There is a very limited time to file the appropriate lawsuit to ensure payment of your mechanics lien (90 days).  If you are not promptly paid we invite you to contact the Watkins Firm for a free consultation at 858-535-1511.  When we take the case of enforcing a mechanics lien in San Diego we begin with a demand letter and aggressive negotiation tactics while filing the foreclosure to protect all interests.  Usually our involvement is enough to let the property owner or project manager know you are serious resulting in immediate payment.

If payment is not forthcoming, we will seek a judgment from the Court and begin the process of selling the property to ensure you are fully paid for the materials and services you have provided to the project.  Protect your interests.  If you have a valid mechanics lien and have not been promptly paid contact the Watkins Firm immediately for a free consultation at 858-535-1511.