a Contractor recorded a mechanic's lien in Indiana for $5,723. The owner turned around and filed suit alleging various things, but also engaged in a written undertaking to post a surety bond to discharge the lien. The lien amount does not cover the attorneys fees expended thus far to collect on the amounts due to the Contractor. Also, if the surety bond is approved by the court then what do I do? How much should we ask the court to approve the surety bond for? Won't there be more attorneys fees after the surety bond is approved and we need to pursue the bond under a breach of contract claim?
Thanks for your submission. There could be a number of issues at play here, including implications for you as a contractor under the Home Improvement Contract Act, Statutory Home Improvement Warranty Act, and Deceptive Consumer Sales Act. Give my office a call for a free consult. 260-782-1712. -Nick Podlaski, Partner Podlaski LLP Attorneys at Law