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Lien still on my property after I have paid the amounts in full and have requested the Contractor to remove the Lien

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A contractor put a lien against our property (I live in Washington State) for unpaid amounts, We paid the amounts off in full yet the Lien is STILL on my property. I have copies of the amounts paid in full and my email request to have the Lien removed as we have paid the full amount stated in his Lien filing. What can I do now to get this removed as I am coming up to selling my home and I do not want to pay amounts AGAIN that I have already paid!! Hope you can help me. Stefan

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Jul 28, 2020

Under Wash. Rev. Code §60.04.071, once a the lien claimant has been paid the amount due under the Washington mechanics lien, they are required to immediately file a lien release in the county auditor's office where the initial claim was filed. If the claimant fails to release the claim, the property owner may file an action in court to compel the release of the claim. Also, if the court determines that the delay was unjustified (which it appears to be) then the court may also award attorney fees, court costs, and any damages caused by the failure to release the claim. You should contact a Washington construction attorney to help you with the filing process.

See Satisfaction or Bust: Lien Release Deadlines & Penalties in All 50 States

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