I decided not to continue the services for video/alarm system, so based on the paperwork or terms I may have a balance owed.
It is not likely that the security company can place a lien on your home assuming that your home is your homestead. Your home is your homestead if you own it and live there.
The contractor that contracted with you is called the "original contractor" under Chapter 53 of the Texas Property Code (which governs the propriety of mechanic's liens). If the property at issue is your homestead, then for a contractor to be entitled to file a valid mechanic's lien against your homestead, he would have to comply with Chapter 53 of the Texas Property Code. Among the requirements are a written contract signed by the owners of the homestead (husband and wife), certain homestead warnings, and filing of the contract with the county clerk. Those formalities do not usually happen. Without them, any attempted mechanic's lien filing would be invalid.
Good luck.
Hello,
The security company is likely not providing labor and materials for the improvement of real property after the installation. There is a likelihood they do not have lien rights. They may, if they feel like it, take action against you for the remaining balance.
E. Aaron Cartwright III
214.789.1354
Aaron@EACLawyer.com