I’m a contractor in Kentucky and did a remodel job on a residential property. The owner wants me to send a final waiver and then wants to send a check after he receives it. Should I do this?
No. You should send a conditional lien waiver. This would say something like, “upon payment” of the amount, you release your right to file a lien on the property. Assuming it is an owner-occupied residential property and none of your subcontractors and suppliers have already given the owner Notice of intent to file a lien, once you are paid the owner will be protected from a lien filing (KRS 376.010(4) ).