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What if a client sends a letter disputing a lien I filed with levelset?

I sent a lien for a job we completed on 9/21/20. The lien was filed and delivered on 12/14/20. I received a letter this week stating the we must remove the lien and that it is being disputed, but I would assume this would come from the court not a private lawyer. What are my options here? How would I know if this letter is credible?

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Mar 30, 2021

In our adversarial system, any initial dispute of your lien and claim would come from the owner or its attorney. The Court would only take a position after a trial in the form of a judgment. You should have an attorney review the letter to determine what is being disputed and the ramifications of that. If the letter disputing your claim is a "notice of contest" which has also been recorded in the property records, that would reduce the time for you to take an action by filing a lawsuit from one year to 60 days, so your rights would be greatly curtailed. You should consult an attorney to discuss your options and your best course of action.

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Apr 12, 2021

You probably need to consult an attorney. If you want to give me a call. My name is Josh Stone. Firm Stone & Bellus, P.C. Website Stonebellus.com. email josh@stonebellus.com. Phone 770-390-9950. Thanks. Josh

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