Johnson & Nielsen Associates
Palm Springs, CA
Joe is correct.
Unfortunately, in a bad economy, liens are useless.
If the bank forecloses, the liens go away.
We've lost about $300,000.00 in unpaid fees on projects
This way.
Also, make sure that if you contract with the owner,
Get a "personal quarantine" and not just some LLC
That will simply go bankrupt you are left nothing.
David L. Fisher SE PE
Senior Principal
Fisher and Partners
372 West Ontario
Suite 301
Chicago 60654
312.622.0409 (m)
312.573.1701
312.573.1726 (f)
www.fpse.com
-----Original Message-----
From: Jnapd@aol.com [mailto:Jnapd@aol.com]
Sent: Thursday, November 05, 2009 1:57 PM
To: seaint@seaint.org
Subject: Re: Contracting through Architect
Being able to collect money. You have no rights to sue, lien or seek judgement if you don't contract with owner.
Joe Venuti
Johnson & Nielsen Associates
Palm Springs, CA
In a message dated 11/5/2009 9:30:55 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, mblangy@satco-inc.com writes:
What are the pros and cons of contracting through an unlicensed architect
and not the project owner on private projects?
Thanks in advance,
Michel Blangy
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