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Is this lien valid in Jefferson County, Colorado?

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We hired a contractor to erect a steel building that we bought and paid for. We paid the contractor in full upon what he claimed was completion and have copies of all cancelled checks. We now have a mechanics lien on our property, filed by the subcontractor, because the contractor did not pay him. During all this we found that the work has not actually completed. There are bags of insulation left that need to be installed at the ends of the roofline to keep moisture, birds, animals and bugs out. We need to know if this is a valid lien and/or how to get it removed as this needs to be between contractor and sub.

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Oct 6, 2021
If the lien is against a single-family dwelling unit, it is a complete defense to the enforcement of any mechanics’ lien if the owner has paid its principal contractor in full before any liens are recorded. If that is the case, then the lien is not enforceable. As to your allegations as to work, that is not a lien issue and that does not impact lien rights. That is a question for a judge or jury if this cannot be resolved.
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Oct 6, 2021
I have sued fraudulent metal bld'g contractors before , please call the office to discuss.
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