A Milwaukee handyman did small jobs at a residence and billed as each occured and was paid with each job. There were no other invoices for an outstanding debt. He was notified several of the items he "repaired" arent working and a request was made to repair, which he refused. He was told his services were no longer required. A short time later he sent a certified letter notice to file lien, which wasnt accepted or signed for. He sent a followup email saying the notice is considered served even if not signed for, stated he had an outstanding debt of over a thousand dollars due yet no invoice ever, and that he was filing the lien as his right as a contractor.. adding that if the debt is paid in the next month before the lien is filed he will give a$200 cash payment discount and the lien will go away. Is the refused certified mail notice valid, and how do you pre-emptively fight a false claim of money owed by an inept handyman/contractor in WI:? thank you
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