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Can a Lien stop New homeowners from moving in after home is built until my contract I completed on the house is paid?

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I am a flooring company that installed, sanded and coated a 3,000 sq ft house. New construction, first contract was for install, second was for sanding and finishing the wood. I was paid full for first and only half for second contract. Work is completed, and homeowners want more finished coats. They were told once they pay the rest of contract I will then buy more poly and do how ever many coats they want. Not putting any more of my own money into a job that I haven't been paid for. (When theres been many issues with money along the way. ) My question is, If I put a lien on the house/owners does that stop them from being able to move in until I am paid fully for completed contract? If not then what are my options this house isn't going to be sold probably past my days. Its just about finished built for Owners I am doing work for.

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Jul 19, 2021
Putting a lien on the property will jam up the sale of the property or the disbursement of the construction loan. It will not affect the certificate of occupancy. That said a lien is usually a good idea. Feel free to call me. Sincerely, Andrea Goldman Law Group 60 Austin Street, Suite 210 Newton, MA 02460 617-953-3760 agoldman@goldmanlg.com www.GoldmanLG.com“Massachusetts Builders Blog” www.buildingconfidence-llc.blogspot.com "Home Contractor vs. Homeowner Blog" www.andreagoldmanlaw.blogspot.com
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