As a single family home owner I hired a contractor to finish my basement. The current balance I owe the contractor is 0. The contractor failed to pay his subcontracted company (granite install, installed 08/13/2021) for the work performed. The granite install company is now wanting to file a mechanics lien on my property. Does he have the right to do so?
Yes, they can file a lie. However, if the lien is against a single-family dwelling unit, it is a complete defense to the enforcement of any mechanics’ lien if the owner has paid its principal contractor in full before any liens are recorded. If that is the case, then the lien is not enforceable.
Basically, you can ignore the lien unless you plan to sell your house in the next year. If that is the case, then hire an attorney and they can explain the matter to the title company.