If I worked thru a company hired by the owner and the agreement I have if thru them never met the owner can I file the lein on his property .or do I file against the contractor I was hired thru.
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Jan 27, 2020
Mechanics liens attach to the project property - not to any specific individual or business. So, when work has been performed, but not paid for, at a property - the lien claim will tie directly to that land, directly affecting the owner of the property (and, the owner's name will need to appear on the lien, itself). Still, a lien filing will affect other project participants like the GC, too - just less directly.
Of course, keep in mind that if the lien deadline isn't fast approaching, then merely threatening to file a mechanics lien may well be enough to get paid. Levelset discusses that here: What Is a Notice of Intent to Lien and Should You Send One?
Granted, some circumstances will call for a mechanics lien filing. For those situations, these resources should be valuable for you:
- How Do Mechanics Liens Work? 17 Ways a Lien Gets You Paid- Ohio Mechanics Lien Guide and FAQs- How to File an Ohio Mechanics Lien – A Step by Step Guide to Get You Paid