Recently, we have been made privy to information regarding subcontractors not being paid. Some of these subcontractors have not seen payments in over three months. Some of the reports, detail debts unpaid that total upwards of $200,000, per subcontractor. It is likely there are others who are owed more. Our question: What is the total amount not paid to these subcontractors?
What's more, is that when these subcontractors make contact requesting payment, they are repeatedly told, "The check is in the mail" or "It will be sent out Friday." Yet, payments never arrive.
In a world with a reeling economy and businesses needing any work they can get, a project that was supposed to bring economic enlightenment, is instead placing untold financial burdens on some local businesses.
In closing, just as a friendly reminder to the lease holders of the High Prairie project, you are at risk of mechanics liens. Don't believe us:
Who can file a Missouri mechanics' lien Claim?
Missouri's lien laws are broad, providing maximum protection for those who provide labor or materials to a construction project. Like many states, MO lien requirements are strict, but still allow for almost anyone who works on a project to file a lien. While contractors, as well as subcontractors, sub-subcontractors and suppliers who have a contract with a general contractor or a subcontractor can file a Missouri mechanics lien, they must all comply with strict prelien notice requirements which are laid out below. Since the Missouri lien law provides the ability to foreclose on real estate, the courts have required that all liens strictly comply with all requirements set forth in the MO lien laws.