I was the sub, not in privity with the owner thou met him on job site as well as spoke to him a few times. We will call the owner 'father'. "father" approved the estimate, made all payments, was timely served all notices, he signed the constructions agreement with the HOA as the owner and the architectural committee rules and regulations for remodeling as the owner. For all practical purposes, in every email and document signed, 'father' was the owner. 'father' failed to file the notice of commencement and the contractor in privity with 'father' never pulled a permit, we would learn later he was unlicensed and working with a current stop work order; this came to 'father" attention before the last payment was made, which he made improper. Prior to filing claim of lien I learn actual owner is the daughter of 'father'. 6 months prior to the project start date, 'father' quit deeded the home to 'daughter". I file my claim with no contest and later the lawsuit to foreclose. The only affirmative defense claims in part "NTO not served on actual owner" ... "never at any time did 'daughter' designate 'father' as their agent. WELL WELL. The HOA and architectural committee was not happy with the owners and have provided me with all their emails with 'father'. This includes the estimate, the approval of the estimate, directing the contractor and similar emails and all emails have his daughter CC in every email. So she knew everything before and during regarding the project. I just got this last week and this seems clear indication of knowledge and a legal 'agency' between the principal 'daughter' and agent 'father' . Any input would be appreciated