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No. You do have the right to "reverse" a lien waiver where payment is not made (or where a check bounces). But your time to do so is limited, so you must act promptly. However, there is a difference between waiving a lien right and releasing a claim for a debt. Whenever you are accepting payment for a lesser amount than is owed, you need to be careful that you don't sign something that waives or releases the remaining balance of the debt. Under the lSee More...See More...
If you are still within 90 days of performing the work, you can file a lien against the property where the work was performed. The lien is a specific form and it must be filed in the deed records of the county where the property is located. It must be filed within 90 days of last performing work. Additionally, once you file the lien you also must provide written notice of the lien to the property owner within 2 business days. You must be able to provide proof that ySee More...See More...
It sounds like you owe for the service provided, but it also sounds like the amount may be in question. Is the price of the well spelled out anywhere such as in your contract or perhaps in a construction budget that was provided by the contractor prior to the job? If not, the contractor needs to provide you an invoice or something in writing that reflects the amount due for the well. Don't forget to obtain a final lien release upon payment. See More...
I strongly suggest you file your lien today. Make sure it complies with Georgia law, that you file it in the correct county with the correct name and legal decription, and also make sure you send the required notice to the lien debtor by Monday. See More...
You need to know the location of the property in order to file the lien. If you cannot locate where the materials were installed, your only option will be to file a collection lawsuit. See More...