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Homeowner's right for withholding final payment due to contractor damage to my property

North CarolinaMechanics Lien

I hired a roofing contractor last summer to replace my roof and gutter system. They completed the "contractual" work on 10/21/2020 but there was damage done to the materials around the dormers (fascia, trim, siding, etc.). The company sent people out to do the repairs in January of this year but there's still damage that wasn't addressed. I withheld final payment around $4,900 until the damage is repaired. My question for you is regarding the 120 days. Is it 120 days from the last date of "contractual" work or is it 120 days within the last time they were onsite to do some of the repairs? The owner has been extremely aggressive and threatened to put a lien on my property unless I pay. I do not feel comfortable having them back on my property and prefer to hire another company to make the repairs. What legal standing do I have? Is it too late for them to file a lien?

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