So we paid are under a contract with a contractor, the job is not done to completion at all and he will not answer our texts, calls or emails. Our contract was written where we pay for half the job and the other half at completion which we are still waiting on. We received a mechanics lien on our door today because the contract has apparently not paid the subcontractors for work. It is not legal because it has not been notarized. We cannot get ahold of the contractor to get any of the punch list completed nor has anyone been out to our home in months. Are we liable for anything with the mechanics lien if the contractor hasn't paid them? We had nothing to do with paying them it was all in contract that he would hire them and supply all necessary materials.
Hello. Unfortuantely, you do not qualify for the single-family dwelling unit exception as the principal contractor was not paid in full.
The subcontractor does have a right to lien. However, if the lien was not done properly (notice of intent and all provisions of the statute met), then it does not matter. Say nothing and let time run.
Contact a construction lawyer to help on your suit against the GC.