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Didn't do a pre-lien. Owner is the General Contractor, Can I still file a lien on the property?

Minnesota

I was hired by the owner to do some siding work on his property. He is the builder/General Contractor, as well as the owner. After many disagreements on site, the owner and I agreed to part ways. He was going to pay me for materials and work performed to date. Now he is not getting back to me. I thought with the owner being the general contractor, you could still file a lien without the pre-lien notice? If not, is my best bet to start a law suit?

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Sep 27, 2021
If you were hired directly by the owner you can file a lien if within 120 day s of last efforts. Then you have to sue on the lien. Or you could just sue him which would be far less expensive. A lien law suit can get costly and there has to be equity in the house to make it worthwhile. Feel free to call or email me.
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