I am not licensed but was hired by homeowner to rebuild a condemned home at a very low hourly rate of $10 per hour. Since I am not a licensed contractor can I still put a lien on the property due to not being paid?
Unfortunately not. Nevada's mechanics lien laws explicitly prohibit this under NRS §108.222(2):
If a contractor or professional is required to be licensed pursuant to the provisions of NRS to perform the work, the contractor or professional will only have a lien... if the contractor or professional is licensed to perform the work
There are still recovery options, such as filing a lawsuit for breach of contract or unjust enrichment. Also, if the amount in dispute is under $10,000, you can file your case in small claims court.
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