Knox County Notice of Contractual Retainage Form
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Knox County Notice of Contractual Retainage Form
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Where to Record Your Documents
Knox County Clerk's Office - Courthouse
Benjamin, Texas 79505
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8am-12 & 1-5pm, Fridays until 4:30pm
Phone: (940) 459-2441
Recording Tips for Knox County:
- Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
- Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
- If mailing documents, use certified mail with return receipt
Cities and Jurisdictions in Knox County
Properties in any of these areas use Knox County forms:
- Benjamin
- Goree
- Knox City
- Munday
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Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Knox County you only need to order once.
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Are there any recurring fees?
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How much does it cost to record in Knox County?
Recording fees in Knox County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (940) 459-2441 for current fees.
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As a contractor, it's important to send out early notice forms shortly after beginning work on a construction job. By putting all interested parties on notice, claimants can help protect their lien rights. One important early notice form is called a Notice of Contractual Retainage, as defined at Sec. 53.057 of the Texas Property Code.
Retainage means an amount representing part of a contract payment that is not required to be paid to the claimant within the month following the month in which labor is performed, material is furnished, or specially fabricated material is delivered. TEX. PROP. CODE 53.001(11). Simply put, it is a portion of the agreed upon contract price that is deliberately withheld until the work reaches substantial completion to assure that contractor or subcontractor will satisfy its obligations and complete a construction project. If the job is not up to par, the retainage amount is used to make any changes or fixes.
Give this notice to all other interested parties to make them aware that the person who hired you is withholding a retainage amount from you under your contract. Therefore, once provided with the notice, the other parties above you can withhold a matching retainage amount. If you are an original contractor on the job, the notice is not required since the owner already has such notice of any retainage agreement.
Use this form if you do not have a direct contract with the owner or the original contractor. Thus, you need to provide this notice to these parties to make them aware of the existing retainage agreement. The claimant must give the owner or reputed owner the notice of contractual retainage no later than the earlier of: (a) the 30th day after the date the claimant's agreement providing for retainage is completed, terminated, or abandoned; or (b) the 30th day after the date the original contract is terminated or abandoned. TEX. PROP. CODE 53.057(b).
The Notice of Contractual Retainage does not need to be notarized or recorded. Instead, deliver it to relevant parties via certified or registered US mail, with return receipt requested.
Each case is unique, and the Texas lien law is complicated. Contact an attorney for complex situations, with specific questions about sending a notice of contractual retainage, or any other issue about mechanic's liens.
Important: Your property must be located in Knox County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Notice of Contractual Retainage meets all recording requirements specific to Knox County.
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