As owner of a project, I was served a Mechanics Lien due to a supplier not being paid. The GC claims the lien amount is not correct and thus is arguing with the sub (plumber) and the supplier to correct the lien amount which the supplier is not willing to change. In the meantime, he asked me to bond off the lien so he can be paid by the bank. What should my next step be?
Every situation is different, but generally speaking, I would tell the GC that he needs to keep the project lien free and it is the GC's responsbility to bond off the mechanics lien --- not yours. The GC should generally bear this cost and responsibility.