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Can I file a mechanical lien

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Anonymous Contractor

I am an unlicensed contract working under my LLC. My current project is on a condo in Maryland where I am afraid I may not be paid for my services. How can I proceed with filing a lien

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Attorney at The Law Offices of Richard S. Sternberg
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Jan 14, 2021

In Maryland, working on home improvement without a license not only exposes you to not getting paid. It exposes you to returning any money you were paid in the past regardless of your expenses, and it subjects you to a possible jail term. You need to get your license or work with a licensed contractor. 

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