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I filed a mechanics lien on a property. It has been more than 90 days since filing the statement of account, but I didn't file to foreclose on the property. The owner is trying to sell and is now threatening to sue for "slander of title" and unfair or deceptive trade practices and threatening damages. What can I do? Can I still get my money? Will they really be able to come after me for damages?
MassachusettsWe filed a mechanic's lien, a law firm sent a letter to dismiss the lien and the letter refers to "reserving all claims against JDM, it's principals, agents and others responsible for the lien filing". I think i am the "others" the letter makes reference to, and I want to know if a claim may be made against me personally?
PennsylvaniaI noticed poor work being done by sub-contractors, numerous inspection failures, theft and even attempts to generate fraudulent income from my insurance company. Before signing over my 2nd draw from the insurance money, I was advised that the contractor may bail upon receipt. I asked for a couple days instead of just signing over the large amount of money. In response, the General Contractor changed locks and screwed doors and windows shut, forcing me to kick my door in to be able to enter my home that night. They failed the 50% completion inspection required for the 2nd draw payment. I requested a list of materials used and work completed to date and instead of providing this, the subs were pulled off the project and he immediately filed a lien on my home. Due to the holdup, the plumbing contractor sent me his invoice to try to collect. His invoice is 3x the cost approved by my adjuster and full of fraudulent charges as well as no mention of the copper pipe he unnecessarily cut out and stole from my home. I also paid $10,000 for a kitchen upgrade from my own money and he has failed to even acknowledge receipt of this despite proof of deposit into his account. That's the basic gist of the situation minus further questionable behavior by the contractors and subs. I was told I had to provide a right to repair and they have 30 days to respond, but I'm nearing my deadline where I will lose $44,000 depreciation money if construction is not completed. Also possibly important is the contract states that payment is to be made to a different company than the one performing the work and the company does not have an active business license. Please help!
GeorgiaThe property that we remodeled is situated in MO but the contractor lives in Kansas. Where do we file a lawsuit of unpaid labor services?
MissouriI am an owner of a dump truck with no contract with the prime contractor. I have not been compensated for the use of my dump truck and the labor to operate my dump truck. I filed a stop notice with the owner of the project back in December 2019. I have not received payment. The project is federal aided and there is a bond for the project.
CaliforniaI filed a six-digit Mechanics Lien for nonpayment of architectural services. We have an AIA contract in place. As a result of filing the lien, I received a letter from an ambulance chaser attorney threatening to sue me for filing the lien. I called the debt collector people you recommend and gave them all the documentation. They called the lien holder to collect and the lien holder lawyered up again, scaring the debt collectors that I’d hired and leaving me unprotected and alone. The lien holder hasn’t filed any lawsuits against me, but has proceeded with construction by bonding off the six-digit lien. The six month deadline is in 4 weeks. What do I do? I need a construction litigation attorney on contingency, as this former client basically put me out of business by basically stealing over $100,000 from me and I have no $$$. I have also developed severe PTSD after dealing with this nightmare client and putting up with his abuse and nonpayment of my services afterwards, effectively putting me out of business and provoking the layoff of the people whose only fault was working on his plans.
Any attorney recommendations?
South CarolinaWe are a distributor that provided product for a job that completed almost 2 years ago. We did not file a notice to owner and we never received payment for the product. The customer is no longer returning our calls. Besides sending the customer to collections is there any other legal avenue we can take at this point?
FloridaIn 2017, $32,530 fraudulent lien filed. Now that we have proof, verified by contractor, that his costs were $134,000 and we paid $147,000 he is claiming it is lost profits and overhead. Attorney has charged us almost $60,000 and we are headed to trial. The complaint is unverified, but Lis pendens was filed. Attorney has refused to file motions and wants to take it to trial.
Wasn’t the complaint supposed to be verified? Is there no way to get it removed before trial? This is a nightmare we can’t wake up from. Thank you
Californiahad a terrible customer, nothing but problems. we did not complete the project because we could no longer deal with the disrespect from the customer. the customer has received the lien paperwork and has send a 1.5 page letter from an attorney asking us to release the lien. we are not willing to do that at this time.
TexasA shoddy contractor improperly poured a concrete floor in my basement. He will not supply me with the delivery ticket although it is obviously to wet a pour. Concrete splashed up the wall and onto the ceiling and cracked like shattered glass. This $4000 job will cost me $17000 to repair. I have paid for two inspection (home and engineer) reports saying poor planning and poor execution. I've shown pictures to forty contractors, all say not acceptable. ACI and Portland Concrete will not get involved in residential but agree not acceptable (off the record). His insurance company is refusing to pay without inspecting. Concrete supplier has instructed staff not to talk to me and will not allow quality control person to inspect. This shoddy contractor has filed a mechanics lien on me with false dates to meet deadline requirement. I have had three lawyer consults, all say good case but economics are bad. Will cost another $500 to peruse. Contractor has a right to appeal if I win judgement. Someone please help me!!
WisconsinIf we file a lien but it's not enforceable because the contract is unlicensed in WA and from California and I have judgment against contractor in WA but also not enforceable because q is from Ca. Do I have the ability to sue property owner to remove my workmanship?
Thank you in advance
WashingtonI am a small heating and cooling contractor in Athens Ohio. I got tied into doing business with a guy installing furnaces and ac’s. I sent an invoice on August 29th 2019 and I have not received a payment on it. He has repeatedly given me dates and time and time again he hasn’t paid the balance. I know I can’t file a lien it’s been too long since the work was completed. The balance owed is $2,200. I had level set send a “ intent to file a lien” on the other contractor and he responded by text to me that he “ has an attorney looking into the matter” I have every text message saved from any conversation I have had with him.
OhioMy husband worked as a sub subcontractor. He did not get paid for the work that was given and was fired for stating that he will finish the job but then go his separate way. Was not allowed back on site to finish up work and now is being sued for uncompleted work, plus being sued for fraud on taking out an attempt to lien and breach of contract. We are at a loss because we cannot afford an attorney. Any information would be greatly appreciated (We do have everything in Text message that was said between my husband and the employer)
TennesseeI am a Contractor who has a sub contractor wanting to be paid for work he didn't do 15 months ago in TN. Does he have a case?
TennesseeWe have a job in Ohio that we first furnished materials in August of 2018 and last furnished in February of 2029. We have not submitted any documents and they have been giving us the run around for payment. What are our options?
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