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Then the Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater
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Homeowner Construction Lien Recovery Fund
If you have worked as a subcontractor, laborer or have supplied materials on a residential construction project, you may have problems collecting for labor or materials. The Construction Lien Act (PA 497 of 1980, as amended) created the Homeowner Construction Lien Recovery Fund to help you get paid when you work on home construction or remodeling. Please note that you must be a member or the fund prior to any contract date in order to file a claim.
How can you make certain that you will always get paid for your labor or materials?
Typically, you will be paid by the general contractor as agreed. However, if you are not paid by the contractor for labor or materials that you have provided, you may place a construction lien on the property (a claim against the property.) If the homeowner has not paid the general contractor as agreed, you may enforce the lien, requiring the homeowner to pay you. If the homeowner has already paid the contractor, you may be paid from the Construction Lien Recovery Fund, provided you have followed certain steps. No claims can be made against the Fund for apartment buildings, "spec homes" or commercial construction.
Grass Roots News
From the township hall to the White House, we are your source for news and information impacting the building and remodeling industries.
Maureen Sloan
msloan@bragannarbor.com
Local Affairs
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State Affairs
State of Michigan Michigan Legislature Michigan House of Representatives Michigan State Senate
Washtenaw County State Representatives
District Representative Party Phone Email
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Washtenaw County State Senators
Liz Brater
Democrat of District 18
Office Phone: (517) 373-2406
Office Location: 510 Farnum Building
E-mail Address: SenLBrater@senate.michigan.gov
Randy Richardville
Republican of District 17
Office Phone: (517) 373-3543
Office Location: 205 Farnum Building
E-mail Address: SenRRichardville@senate.michigan.gov
Federal Affairs
White House U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
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Rep. John D. Dingell (D- 15th District)
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Washington, D.C. Contact Information
2328 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-4071
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| District Contact Information |
Dearborn:
19855 West Outer Drive
Suite 103-E
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 278-2936 |
Monroe:
23 East Front Street
Suite 103
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 243-1849 |
Ypsilanti:
301 W. Michigan Ave
Suite 305
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 481-1100 |
Rep. Mark Schauer (D-7th District)
1408 Longworth HOB
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-6276
Click to go to NAHB Housing in Congress Site.
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