Michael Hillier
Lake Oswego,#2REBUTTAL Owner of company
Wed, April 06, 2011
I had originally decided that the "ripoff report" was so ridiculous and the author so illusive and more than likely a hoax, that answering seemed really unnecessary. Today I was called and this issue resurfaced, thus the need to reply.
Anyone that understands the statutes realizes that Right to Lien notices ARE NOT required by suppliers and subcontractors in every case. A lien is not "null and void" in cases where notices are not required under Oregon Law. Thus the author is incorrect.
Dave, the alleged author, states that Deschutes County clerk records show "illegal" filing of nine construction liens done without a Right to Lien. There is no way to answer to a "hidden" complaint and without having more than words on a report and not looking at any documentation. I do believe however, that liens not requiring Right to Lien notices have been filed and our clients have been paid.
The author makes it virtually impossible to adequately respond. The "complainants attorney's personnel???" Who are we talking about? We communicate with attorneys every single day over a variety of issues. Furthermore, anyone in this business would know, "What advantage would we, or any filing service, have in delaying a Satisfaction or Release of a Construction Lien? People in the business must be laughing at that one!!!
I have no way of determining what prompted this report. I would be happy at anytime to furnish a list of construction lien attorneys who have and continue to recommend us. By no means am I indicating that we are perfect in anyway, but I think are client base in over 26 States would tell you that "We Care"