I hired a contractor to remodel my apt. back in June 2019. Although a list of services were discussed and agreed upon, no contract was given or signed. The work was done but not completed and some of the work was performed unsatisfactory. The party was notified of the shotty and incomplete work but the work was never redone or completed. He filed a lien in Nov 2019 which was then followed by a lawsuit in March 2020. Papers were never served and the case was dismissed early 2021. I went to sell my apt. end of 2021 and he tried to sabotage the sale by his attorney contacting all parties involved letting them know there is an outstanding lien and lawsuit and to cease and desist with the sale. To preface this, I was not aware of the lien or the lawsuit until after I had a contract on the apt. I had to bond off the lien in order to close which cost me almost $14,000. Also, the amount of the lien was considerably more than the balance I allegedly owed. I know there are laws against unlicensed contractors performing certain services (plumbing and electrical) and over a certain dollar amount (I believe $2500.....job totaled approx. $20,000) of which he has performed unlawfully. Also, I am aware there are laws governing unlicensed contractors filing a lien against ones property. Although I would be in my right to retaliate for all the grief and aggravation and expense he has created, I just want to get the invalid lien removed and get my money back for the bond. If there is any further information you require which I may have not disclosed please let me know.