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TULSA COUNTY • CJ-2026-674

Ayuzo's Brothers Properties, LLC v. Southern Tulsa TLC, LLC

Filed: Feb 13, 2026
Type: CJ

What's This Case About?

Let’s be real: a construction company is suing a rehab center, two LLCs with suspiciously similar names, and a bank… over $6,368.66. That’s not even enough to buy a decent used car. And yet, here we are—multiple businesses, a notary, a lawyer, and the full weight of the Tulsa County District Court machinery, all activated because someone didn’t pay their contractor. It’s like Law & Order: Special Petty Units.

So who are these people? On one side, we’ve got Ayuzo’s Brothers Properties, LLC, a Tulsa-based construction outfit that apparently does drainage work and drywall patching. They’re represented by attorney Kurt K. Townsend (yes, the “K” is really in there—this is not a typo), who runs a solo shop and seems to moonlight as a debt collector, given the very boilerplate federal debt collection notice plastered across the front of the lawsuit. On the other side? A trio of LLCs with names so similar they might as well be in a boy band: Southern Tulsa TLC, LLC, Southern Hills Rehab Center, LLC, and Southern Tulsa, LLC. The first owns the property, the second runs the rehab center, and the third… well, honestly, we’re not sure. Maybe they just really like the word “Southern.” And then, out of left field, Servisfirst Bank shows up—because when you sue over a construction bill, why not invite the bank to the party? It’s like when your mom shows up at your high school breakup.

Now, what actually happened? According to the filing, Ayuzo’s Brothers did two jobs in late 2024. First, they installed a French drain—which, for the uninitiated, is not a fancy way to serve wine in Paris, but rather a trench with a perforated pipe that helps redirect water away from a building. This one involved laying two 100-foot pipes: one for general drainage, one to connect two downspouts. Materials and labor? $2,750. Fine. Then, a few days later, they patched up a drywall hole around an electrical box—basically, spackling and texturing to make it look like nothing was ever messed with. Sounds simple, right? But the bill for that? $3,618.66. That’s over three grand for what most handymen would charge a few hundred to fix. For context, that’s more than the entire cost of the French drain. Was this drywall haunted? Did the Sheetrock come from a limited-edition artisanal batch? Was the texture hand-blended by a TikTok-famous mud artist? The invoice just says “material $108.66, labor $3,618.66.” So… either the guy spent 40 hours smoothing mud with a toothpick, or someone really wanted to make a point on the invoice.

The rehab center—Southern Hills Rehab Center, LLC—got both invoices. One due October 28, the next due November 8. Neither was paid. Ayuzo’s Brothers waited. And waited. By February 12, 2025, they’d had enough. They filed a Mechanic’s Lien—a legal claim against the property itself—on the rehab center’s building at 5170 S. Vandalia Ave. Then, they sued. Their claim? Breach of contract—basically, “we did the work, you agreed to pay, you didn’t.” And foreclosure—not the mortgage kind, but the “we have a lien on your property, and if you don’t pay, we want to force a sale” kind. That’s right. They’re threatening to foreclose on a rehab center over six thousand bucks. Picture it: elderly patients doing physical therapy while a sheriff’s notice dangles from the front door.

Now, why are they in court? Legally, Ayuzo’s Brothers is saying: “We had a deal. We performed. You owe us.” Simple enough. The breach of contract claim is standard—no payment, no peace. The foreclosure claim is more dramatic. In Oklahoma, contractors can slap a lien on a property if they’re not paid, and then go to court to force a sale if necessary. It’s a powerful tool—meant for big projects where millions are at stake, not for a couple of thousand-dollar odd jobs. But the law doesn’t care about scale. So here we are: a lien filed, a lawsuit launched, and suddenly, the fate of a rehab center’s real estate is tangled up in a dispute over gutter drainage and drywall texture.

And what do they want? $6,368.66, plus interest, attorney fees, and court costs. They also want the court to declare their lien valid and superior to any claims from the other defendants—including the bank. Is that a lot of money? In the grand scheme of construction lawsuits? No. You could build a tiny house for that. But for a rehab center? Maybe it’s a rounding error. Or maybe cash flow is tight, and they’re disputing the work. The filing doesn’t say why they didn’t pay. Was the French drain installed wrong? Did the drywall patch look like a toddler did it? Did the contractor show up late, play Nickelback too loud, or refuse to clean up sawdust? We don’t know. All we know is: no payment, so now it’s war.

The most absurd part? The sheer overkill. Filing a foreclosure action—yes, that’s a thing in construction law—is like using a flamethrower to light a candle. It’s aggressive. It’s public. It’s stressful for everyone involved. And for less than seven grand? That’s not a business dispute—that’s a grudge. Also, look at the names: Southern Tulsa TLC, Southern Hills Rehab, Southern Tulsa LLC. Are these all the same entity playing musical chairs with liability? Is this a shell game to avoid paying bills? And why is Servisfirst Bank named? Are they holding a mortgage on the property? If so, the lien could mess with their security interest—hence their inclusion. But still: a bank dragged into a drywall fight. That’s peak small-business drama.

And let’s talk about that debt collection notice at the top. “This is an attempt to collect a debt.” Buddy, you’re in court. You’ve already moved past “attempting.” You’ve filed exhibits, cited statutes, and invoked the power of the state. That disclaimer feels like putting a “this is fine” meme on a burning house.

Our take? We’re rooting for the drywall. Not the contractor. Not the rehab center. The drywall. Because if that patch is truly flawless—if it blends in so perfectly that no one can tell where the hole was—then maybe, just maybe, $3,600 was worth it. But if it’s visibly lumpy, or painted a slightly wrong shade of beige, then Ayuzo’s Brothers needs to take a long, hard look in the mirror (preferably one they didn’t charge $800 to install). This case is less about justice and more about pride. Someone got stiffed. Someone got sued. And now, thanks to the magic of public records, we get to watch a six-figure legal machine grind forward over a bill that wouldn’t even cover a night at a luxury hotel.

Stay tuned. Next episode: The Great Guttergate of Vandalia Avenue.

Case Overview

Petition
Jurisdiction
District Court, Oklahoma
Relief Sought
$6,369 Monetary
Claims
# Cause of Action Description
1 Breach of Contract Plaintiff alleges Defendants breached contract for construction services.
2 Foreclosure Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on lien against Defendants' property.

Petition Text

2,779 words
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF TULSA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA AYUZO'S BROTHERS PROPERTIES, LLC Plaintiff, vs. SOUTHERN TULSA TLC, LLC; SOUTHERN HILLS REHAB CENTER, LLC; SOUTHERN TULSA, LLC; SERVISFIRST BANK; Defendants. IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING YOUR RIGHTS UNDER FEDERAL LAW: UNLESS YOU NOTIFY THIS OFFICE WITHIN THIRTY-FIVE (35) DAYS AFTER RECEIVING THIS NOTICE THAT YOU DISPUTE THE VALIDITY OF THIS DEBT, OR ANY PORTION OF THIS DEBT, THIS OFFICE WILL ASSUME THAT THE DEBT IS VALID. IF YOU NOTIFY THIS OFFICE IN WRITING WITHIN THIRTY-FIVE (35) DAYS FROM RECEIVING THIS NOTICE, THIS OFFICE WILL: OBTAIN VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT (OR OBTAIN A COPY OF THE JUDGMENT, IF THE DEBT HAS BEEN REDUCED TO JUDGMENT) AND MAIL THE VERIFICATION TO YOU. IN ADDITION, IF YOU REQUEST FROM THIS OFFICE IN WRITING WITHIN THIRTY-FIVE (35) DAYS AFTER RECEIVING THIS NOTICE, THE OFFICE WILL ALSO PROVIDE YOU WITH THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR, IF DIFFERENT FROM THE CURRENT CREDITOR. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PETITION Plaintiff, Ayuzo’s Brothers Properties, LLC, for its cause of action against the Defendants named above, alleges and states the following: 1. The Plaintiff is a limited liability company conducting its business in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. 2. The Defendant, Southern Tulsa TLC, LLC, is a limited liability company conducting its business in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. 3. The Defendant, Southern Hills Rehab Center, LLC, is a limited liability company conducting its business in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. 4. The Defendant, Southern Tulsa, LLC, is a limited liability company conducting its business in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. 5. The Defendant, Servisfirst Bank, is conducting its business in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. 6. This Court has jurisdiction of the subject matter of this lawsuit and over the parties to the lawsuit; and venue is proper in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. COUNT I - BREACH OF CONTRACT For its first count, Plaintiff incorporates each and every paragraph herein by reference and further states: 7. Plaintiff entered into an agreement with Defendants for construction services. 8. The labor and materials were furnished for use on the building of the premises for Defendant, Southern Hills Rehab Center, LLC, located at 5170 S. Vandalia Ave., Tulsa, OK 74135 and owned by Defendant, Southern Tulsa TLC, LLC, covering the following described real property, together with all improvements then existing or thereafter erected upon such property, and all easements, rights, appurtenances, rents, and fixtures, as well as all replacements thereof and additions thereto attached hereto as Exhibit A (hereafter referred to as the "Property"). 9. Defendant, Southern Hills Rehab Center, LLC is indebted to Plaintiff in the amount of $6,368.66 for labor and materials, as further described in Exhibit B. 10. Plaintiff should be entitled to its attorney fees and costs. 11. After allowing all just credits, there is due and owing to Plaintiff the sum of $6,368.66, at the statutory interest rates until paid in full, reasonable attorney’s fee and all costs of this action, accrued and accruing. COUNT II - FORECLOSURE For its second count, Plaintiff incorporates each and every paragraph herein by reference and further states: 12. To secure a lien upon the Property described herein Plaintiff recorded a Mechanic’s or Materialman’s Lien Statement ("Lien") recorded on February 14, 2025 under Document No. L2025001900 in the records of the Tulsa County Clerk. See Exhibit B. 13. Plaintiff is entitled to have said Lien declared a good and valid lien against the Property described herein and to have said lien foreclosed and the proceeds of the sale applied to Plaintiff’s Lien. 14. Defendant, Southern Tulsa TLC, LLC, claims or may claim some right, title, lien or interest in and to the Property, but any such right, title or interest is junior and inferior to that of the Plaintiff’s Lien and said Defendant should appear and assert any right, title, lien or interest that they have or may have in and to the Property, so that the same might be properly determined in these proceedings. 15. Defendant, Southern Hills Rehab Center, LLC, claims or may claim some right, title, lien or interest in and to the Property, but any such right, title or interest is junior and inferior to that of the Plaintiff’s Lien and said Defendant should appear and assert any right, title, lien or interest that they have or may have in and to the Property, so that the same might be properly determined in these proceedings. 16. Defendant, Southern Tulsa, LLC, claims or may claim some right, title, lien or interest in and to the Property, but any such right, title or interest is junior and inferior to that of the Plaintiff’s Lien and said Defendant should appear and assert any right, title, lien or interest that they have or may have in and to the Property, so that the same might be properly determined in these proceedings. 17. Defendant, Servisfirst Bank, claims or may claim some right, title, lien or interest in and to the Property, but any such right, title or interest is junior and inferior to that of the Plaintiff’s Lien and said Defendant should appear and assert any right, title, lien or interest that they have or may have in and to the Property, so that the same might be properly determined in these proceedings. 18. Additionally, compliance by the undersigned attorney with federal debt collection law is met by providing the following information: a. That the name of the creditor to which the debt herein concerned is owed is Ayuzo’s Brothers Properties, LLC. b. That the amount of the debts in default is set forth in paragraphs 11. c. That the Defendant is advised that he/she can verify or dispute the debt which is the subject of this Petition by contacting undersigned counsel at Townsend, PLLC, 1647 E. 3rd St., Tulsa, OK 74120; telephone number: (539) 832-8456. d. That unless the debt which is the subject of this Petition, or any portion thereof, is disputed by the Defendant, in writing to the undersigned within thirty-five (35) days from the date of this Petition, the debt will be assumed by the undersigned to be valid. e. That upon the written request of the Defendant, within the said period of thirty-five (35) days, the Plaintiff will provide such information and documentation as may be reasonably necessary to prove the debt. f. Those written communications concerning the debt should be directed to the undersigned at the address shown beneath the signature block on the last page of this Petition below; but such communications will not relieve the Defendant from the obligation for payment of the subject debt or the requirement to Answer or respond to this Petition in the time and manner provided by law. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, respectfully requests this Court for: (a) judgment in rem against all Defendants named herein; (b) judgment in rem and in personam against Defendant, Southern Hills Rehab Center, LLC in the amount of $6,368.66 at the statutory interest rates, until paid, reasonable attorneys fees and all costs of this action, accrued and accruing; (c) That all named Defendants be required to appear herein and set forth any right, title, lien or interest they have, or may have, in and to the Property, or any part thereof; (d) That all right, title and interest of the Defendants, and each of them, if any, in and to the Property be adjudged subject, junior and inferior to the lien and judgment of the Plaintiff, and that upon confirmation of sale of the Property herein, the said Defendants, and each of them, and all persons claiming by, through or under them, or any of them, since the commencement of this action be forever barred, foreclosed and enjoined from asserting or claiming any right, title, interest, estate or equity of redemption in or to the Property, or any part thereof; and (e) That the Plaintiff's Lien be foreclosed, and that the same be declared valid lien upon the Property hereinabove described, for and in the amounts set forth above, and ordering the said Property sold, with appraisement, as provided by law, subject to special assessments and real estate ad valorem taxes, if any, to satisfy the said judgment, and that the proceeds arising therefrom be applied to the payment of the costs herein, and the payment and satisfaction of the judgment and lien of Plaintiff and that the surplus, if any, be paid into Court to abide the further order of the Court, and that the Plaintiff have such other and further relief as this Court may deem just and equitable. Respectfully submitted, By: ____________________________________________ Kurt K. Townsend, OBA No. 22751 TOWNSEND, PLLC 1647 E. 3rd St. Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 (539) 832-8456 - Telephone (918) 587-2463 - Facsimile [email protected] ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF That certain real property located in Tulsa County, State of Oklahoma and described as follows: A tract of land that is a part of Lot One (1), Block One (1), "Urbana Heights Two", an addition to the City of Tulsa, Tulsa County, State of Oklahoma, according to the recorded plat thereof (No.4405), being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of said Lot 1; Thence North 89°56'12" West and along the South line of Lot 1, for a distance of 252.76 feet to a point; Thence North 0°00'46" West and parallel with the East line of Lot 1, for a distance of 305.50 feet to a point; Thence South 89°56'03" East and parallel with the North line of Lot 1, for a distance of 252.76 feet to a point on said East line; Thence South 0°00'46" East and along said East line, for a distance of 305.49 feet to the Point of Beginning: Together with an easement estate established by that certain Declaration of Easement Agreement filed as Document No. 2014084899, records of the County Clerk of Tulsa County, Oklahoma, further described as follows: A tract of land that is a part of Lot One (1), Block One (1), "Urbana Heights Two", an addition to the City of Tulsa, Tulsa County, State of Oklahoma, according to the recorded plat thereof (No.4405), being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of said Lot One (1); Thence North 0°00'24" West and along the West line of Lot One (1), for a distance of 467.00 feet to the Northwest corner of Lot 1; Thence South 89°56'12" East and along the North line of Lot 1 for a distance of 165.00 feet to a point; Thence South 0°00'24" East and continuing along the North line for a distance of 29.99 feet to a point; Thence South 89°56'03" East and continuing along the North line for a distance of 305.21 feet to the Northeast corner of Lot 1; Thence South 0°00'46" East and along the East line of Lot 1 for a distance of 131.51 feet to a point; Thence North 89°56'03" West and parallel with said North line for a distance of 252.76 feet to a point; Thence South 0°00'46" East and parallel with said East line for a distance of 305.50 feet to a point on the South line of Lot 1; Thence North 89°56'12" West and along said South line for a distance of 217.50 feet to the Point of Beginning. Return to: Ayuzo’s Brothers Properties, LLC c/o Kurt K. Townsend 1616 S. Main St. Tulsa, Oklahoma 74119 STATE OF OKLAHOMA ) COUNTY OF TULSA ) ss. MECHANIC’S OR MATERIALMAN’S LIEN STATEMENT KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That AYUZO'S BROTHERS PROPERTIES, LLC who’s mailing address is: c/o Townsend, PLLC, 1647 E. 3rd St., Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 has a claim against SOUTHERN TULSA TLC, LLC whose mailing address is: Secretary of State, 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Ste. 101, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 and SOUTHERN HILLS REHAB CENTER, LLC whose mailing address is: Registered Agents Inc., 3030 Northwest Expressway, Ste 200B, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73112 for the sum of Six Thousand Three Hundred Sixty Eight and 66/100 dollars ($6,368.66) due to it, and that claim is made for and on account of materials and labor and that such materials and labor were last furnished through at least November 8, 2024 according to an itemized statement thereof hereunto attached, marked “Exhibit A” and made a part of this statement: that such materials and labor furnished were used and incorporated into and upon the real property owned by Southern Tulsa TLC, LLC and leased by Southern Hills Rehab Center, LLC, and described as follows: to wit: Attached hereto as “Exhibit B” in said County of Tulsa, State of Oklahoma; that said sum is just, due and unpaid, and it has a claim and lien upon said building and upon the said premises on which the same is situated in the amount of $6,368.66 as above set forth, according to the laws of the State of Oklahoma. Dated this 12th day of February 2025 Ayuzo’s Brothers Properties, LLC By: ______________________________________ Kurt K. Townsend, OBA No. 22751 TOWNSEND, PLLC 1647 E. 3rd St. Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 (539) 832-8456 - Telephone [email protected] ATTORNEY FOR AYUZO’S BROTHERS PROPERTIES, LLC STATE OF OKLAHOMA ) COUNTY OF TULSA ) ss. Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public, in and for said County and State, 12 day of February, 2025, personally appeared Kurt K. Townsend, to me known to be the identical person who subscribed the name of the maker thereof to the foregoing as its attorney and acknowledged to me that he executed the same as his free and voluntary act and deed for the uses and purposes therein set forth. Given my hand and seal of office the day and year first above written. My Commission Expires: ANGELA LYN HARRISON SEAL #23015852 EXP. 12/06/2027 PUBLIC NOTARY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Invoice Tax invoice BILL TO Southers Hills Retirement Vandalia Vandalia, 5170 Tulsa OK 74135 United States Invoice No.: 033 Issue date: 10/14/2024 Due date: 10/28/2024 Payment method: Transfer Total due (USD): $2,750.00 <table> <tr> <th>Description</th> <th>Quantity</th> <th>Unit price ($)</th> <th>Amount ($)</th> </tr> <tr> <td>French drain installed<br>make a tranche to install 2 pipe of 100 ft . one for drain<br>one for gutter to connect 2 down spouts.<br>material including</td> <td>1</td> <td>2,750.00</td> <td>2,750.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Subtotal:</td> <td colspan="3">$2,750.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Total (USD):</td> <td colspan="3">$2,750.00</td> </tr> </table> Invoice Tax invoice Ayuzos brothers property LLC N Norfolk Ave 1027 Tulsa OK 74206 United States. BILL TO Southern Hill Retirement Community E 53rd St 4515 Tulsa OK 74135 United States Invoice No.: 034 Issue date: 10/25/2024 Due date: 11/8/2024 Payment method: Transfer <table> <tr> <th>Description</th> <th>Quantity</th> <th>Unit price ($)</th> <th>Amount ($)</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Electrical box drywall patch<br>#54 Electrical drywall patch, Sheetrock, tape, mud, shoeling texture to match existing. material $108.66 labor$3,618.66</td> <td>1</td> <td>3,618.66</td> <td>3,618.66</td> </tr> </table> Subtotal: $3,618.66 Total (USD): $3,618.66 That certain real property located in Tulsa County, State of Oklahoma and described as follows: A tract of land that is a part of Lot One (1), Block One (1), "Urbana Heights Two", an addition to the City of Tulsa, Tulsa County, State of Oklahoma, according to the recorded plat thereof (No.4405), being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of said Lot 1; Thence North 89°56'12" West and along the South line of Lot 1, for a distance of 252.76 feet to a point; Thence North 0°00'46" West and parallel with the East line of Lot 1, for a distance of 305.50 feet to a point; Thence South 89°56'03" East and parallel with the North line of Lot 1, for a distance of 252.76 feet to a point on said East line; Thence South 0°00'46" East and along said East line, for a distance of 305.49 feet to the Point of Beginning: Together with an easement estate established by that certain Declaration of Easement Agreement filed as Document No. 2014084899, records of the County Clerk of Tulsa County, Oklahoma, further described as follows: A tract of land that is a part of Lot One (1), Block One (1), "Urbana Heights Two", an addition to the City of Tulsa, Tulsa County, State of Oklahoma, according to the recorded plat thereof (No.4405), being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of said Lot One (1); Thence North 0°00'24" West and along the West line of Lot One (1), for a distance of 467.00 feet to the Northwest corner of Lot 1; Thence South 89°56'12" East and along the North line of Lot 1 for a distance of 165.00 feet to a point; Thence South 0°00'24" East and continuing along the North line for a distance of 29.99 feet to a point; Thence South 89°56'03" East and continuing along the North line for a distance of 305.21 feet to the Northeast corner of Lot 1; Thence South 0°00'46" East and along the East line of Lot 1 for a distance of 131.51 feet to a point; Thence North 89°56'03" West and parallel with said North line for a distance of 252.76 feet to a point; Thence South 0°00'46" East and parallel with said East line for a distance of 305.50 feet to a point on the South line of Lot 1; Thence North 89°56'12" West and along said South line for a distance of 217.50 feet to the Point of Beginning.
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