My contractor ordered a garage door and had it installed by campany A. I paid my contractor in full. My contractor did not pay company A for the work. Now company A put a lien on my property. After getting in touch with my contractor and he is still dragging his feet, what other options do I have? What do I need to do?
Pursuant to KRS 376.010(4), if this is an owner-occupied residential property, the subcontractor only has a valid lien if they sent you a notice within 75 days after the last item of material or labor was provided, AND before you paid the general contractor for the work.
However, these provisions are subject to legal interpretation, including what is an 'owner-occupied' property.
You should contact an attorney in your jurisdiction to review the potential validity of the lien and advise you regarding what actions you should take.