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What are the next steps I can take to collect money that is owed, after I have already filed a contractor lien

Colorado

I am the contractor, and have finished work on a residential residence. I filed a property lien on the property 18 months ago. I have not heard anything from the property owner, and I would like to collect the money that is owed to me per our contract.

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Aug 4, 2021

It's likely you waited to long, your lien expired by operation of law and you may need to perfect an unj. enrich. claim and/or breach of contract claim v. homeowner.

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Aug 5, 2021

Attorney Abrams is correct that you are well past the time to foreclose the lien. You did not state the amount due. If this was $7500 and under, proceed to small claims. If this is under $25,000, then proceed to county court. If above $25,000 this is a district court matter. These are the forms and resources for small claims https://www.courts.state.co.us/Self_Help/smallclaims/ . For county court, https://www.courts.state.co.us/Self_Help/25000orless/. You should contact an attorney and consider having a limited representation. In this representation, the attorney does not enter an “appearance” but instead they are available as a resource where they explain procedures, assist with strategy, and the like. This is less expensive than a full representation.

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