Replacing countertops in our kitchen. Spoke with several contractors to get quotes. One of the contractors showed up at our home, was let in by a handyman we had working for us, and proceeded to install countertops. We have no contract with this company, nothing signed, no deposit given and no agreement that they were to do any work. In fact, after a phone call to them on 5/2 we decided not to go with this company due to the facts that they , a)don’t hold a MD MHIC #, b) “don’t do contracts” and c) required a 50% deposit. This all took place while my wife and I were at work. Today they texted my wife that if they didn’t receive payment within 24 hrs they were going to place a lien on our property. Just wondering what our response to them should be. We have also already signed a contract with another contractor and placed a deposit. If you could offer any advice regarding this situation, we’d be very appreciative. I can be reached at 443-528-8054. Thanks Dave Morris
If there are no other major facts being left out, I would be shocked if an attorney represented that contractor to file a petition for a lien. The contractor is unlicensed and likely did not improve the property by more than 15% of its value. The lien seems baseless at first glance based on the facts you've presented.