I had a contractor who quit on my bathroom project in Ohio and now wanting me to pay 90% (which is all but 550 of the original contract price) I have had 4 other people come out and give estimates on what it would cost to complete and they are all in the 2000 amount.. When the contract started I had a tub / a shower / 2 sinks / toilet / lights / outlets / light switches and now have NONE of these items available to me. Also the floor has not been grouted / drywall not completed / tile not completed / painting not completed. He is sending me threatening e-mails and texts now saying he is going to put a mechanics lien on my property if I do not pay 90% I did not pay anything up front terms of his contract) and offered to pay 50% until they finished What are my options?
Hi there. The short answer is this. The contractor can file a lien if he chooses, and you should only worry about this issue if and when the contractor files a lien. Until then, there is unfortunately nothing you can do about it, aside from paying the full amount of the contractor's demand.