I don't know the order of payment, but if the old PM still had some of my money (or my tenant's), I'd only pay them part of the cancellation fee and either tell them the rest was coming after they released the money.I'd also tell the tenant who they tried to evict under false pretenses to leave a google review for the PM to warn others.

As a borrower you want to know how a lender will handle the construction loan administration including draws, contingent fund releases etc.,  and you will get a better feel for this if you’re directly communicating as opposed to going through an intermediary.

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There was a finished build in LA where the certificate of occupancy wasn't release because of these exact obstructions even though the build went according to approved plans.

I am doing a job in Shaker Heights OH for which I currently have 150% of budget in escrow with the town housing dpt.I can only get the funds released once violations are rectified. 

Also, note that if the liens have been released, usually that's a matter of public record, if someone chooses to go searching for that information. 

Quote from @Renee Jones: I am doing a job in Shaker Heights OH for which I currently have 150% of budget in escrow with the town housing dpt.I can only get the funds released once violations are rectified.

Kind RegardsYou just released my PRIVATE information I am not a business I'm allowed to use your name you are NOT ALLOWED to use mine.You listed PRIVATE full name information seriously?

there is no typical.. but in this instance going forward I would meet them and you hand them your check and they hand you the sign Lien Waiver/release. 

There is normally a partial release premium that requires you to pay additional proceeds towards the remaining properties in the loan.