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Can I file a mechanics lien?

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I am a subcontractor who provide a service based on a time and material agreement. All work that was requested was performed to the best of our abilities given the jobsite conditions. General contractor is refusing to pay, stating that the issue is not fixed, even though we have provided proof of work and copies of our written agreement for payment terms that GC did approve. Also provided proof that we told the GC prior what the jobsite conditions needed to be so we could preform the work, we were then asked to come and preform work. Assuming they were ready for us to come and preform the work we showed up and did what we could. Job is not complete and that was communicated that is due to lack of proper onsite conditions. Spoke to GC about unpaid invoice, GC commented that he would just bond around a lien if I filed one. This property has a homeowner so I am not sure if he can actually do that to avoid paying me. Work was performed 60 days ago. Should I file a notice of intent? Am I eligible to file the lien? I did file a prelien on this property upon starting the job.

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Apr 12, 2023
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