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How much time does a supplier have to placea lien after materials are delivered &do they have to give a notice of lien?

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We hired a contractor to replace our roof. They never finished the contract and the installation was not by trained labor that was contracted for. The installation is so bad that the entire roof needs to be replaced. After 1 ½ years of negotiating with the contractor, they have finally agreed to issue us a refund of our deposit and release us from the contract so that we can have another contractor reinstall our roof. Now we are concerned about the shingle manufacturer putting a lien on our property since they may not be paid if we receive our refund. How much time does the supplier have to place a lien after the product is delivered?

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Aug 3, 2021
I am sorry to hear of this terrible experience. Materials suppliers generally have six months from last providing labor or materials to file a lien. If the contractor has not done anything for a year and a half, then it sounds like the lien period may have expired. It would be quite challenging for the shingle manufacturer to obtain payment from you via a lawsuit. What information do you have that your contractor did not pay the shingle manufacturer? How much $ do you believe the shingle manufacturer is owed? Feel free to give me a call to chat. michaeljohnsonlegal.com
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