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Contractor permanently damaged my home, did not pay balance to faulty contractor. Faulty contractor sued me for balance and put a lien on my home. Contractor did not show up for court case. Case was dismissed by judge. How do I get the lien removed from my property?
ConnecticutMY DEADLINE TO ENFORCE/EXTEND IS IN 3 DAYS - I filed a lien last year as a sub contractor on a single family residence in Suffolk County, New York. I am trying to extend the lien a bit- is this okay to be done on this property if it is a single family residence?? If not, what are my best options at this point??
New YorkCan a Florida Notice to Owner be served on the Owners Agent. Said agent managed all aspects of a remodel project including making all payments to the contractor including the recent final payment. Additionally, No Notice of Commencement was ever filed.
FloridaCSLB.ca.gov website doesn't state anything about what kind of form to use so I'd like to know if there's officially a form we must use or not.
CaliforniaI filed a lien on a job. Now all of the sudden my contractor wants me to sign a lien waiver because the bonding agency, owner, general contractor, and material provider all are trying to get paid. My contractor sent over a lien release form. Do I legally have to sign and return this form without being paid first? My concern is that if I sign this the contractor will not provide the check owed. As he is delinquent on another invoice for another job. I am in another state working right now, so doing a person to person exchange is not possible. What are my options.
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Daniel Krek
FloridaI had my roof replaced October 1st, 2021 after a large hail storm hit my area. I contacted my insurance company and then hired a local Roofing Company to replace the roof. I paid the full invoice amount for the completed work and materials in the amount of $13,533. Last week, I received a certified letter with a Notice of Intent to File a Lien Statement on my home by the roofing material supplier in the amount of $4,681. I have attempted to reach the roofing company to find a resolution to their delinquent payment practices, with no response. Wondering what my options are or if I am liable in the State of Colorado since I paid for everything already and this a "Full Price Lien State"? I would appreciate some guidance as this is a very unsettling situation. Thank you!
ColoradoCAN A LIEN BE PUT AGAINTS THE NEW HOME OWNER WHO DID NOT CONTRACT WITH THE CONTRACTOR?
PennsylvaniaI am coming from the other side, where we signed an estimate, they began work and collecting funds but never gave us any sort of pay schedule. Or breakdown as we went. Then, out of the blue, I get an email saying they messed up and should have been collecting all along and expected me to write a check for 15k, on the spot. Then they stated that "Oh yeah, and there is the final payment due too ... so can you write us a check for 20k?" I said, "Sure after I get an invoice showing me not only how we got to the ESTIMATED cost but then went 12k over that estimate." There was 1 change order that was signed off by us. The rest that they are claiming they cannot legitimize. Every attempt I have made to try and discuss this was thwarted and now they have a lawyer coming after me. HELP! I want this to be in good faith but they didn't even pull permits and they are claiming that we owe them for that, is it is in the estimate. Just a lot of shady things going on and I am looking for some expert advise.
ColoradoI worked on a lady's car and fixed it she did not pay me I have everything in texted where she says that she owes. Me the money what steps do I need to take to get paid
OklahomaI am a home owner in El Paso County, Colorado. I had a detached garage built recently by a general contractor. He sent me a contract with the amount I was to pay, the scope of work, and a few terms and conditions mainly concerning change orders during construction. I signed the contract and returned it. Nowhere in the contract were any provisions to pay more than the agreed upon amount - no clauses about unforeseen inflation, supply delays, labor cost increases, or material cost increases. No clauses about the home owner liable for cost overruns. If there had been I would have asked for clarification as to my final liability or I would have refused the contract. Can the contractor file a valid lien for cost increases out side the terms of the contract? I have fully satisfied the terms of the contract and change orders on time and to the best of my knowledge, the GC paid the subs. Can the contractor file a valid lien for cost increases outside the terms of the contract?
ColoradoIm a GC that finished my job on the 10th and want to get paid. I sent an email demand through you guys, whats the next step? state of NJ
New JerseyI am about to file a 90 day lien notice in Illinois. It suggests to certified mail the documents to the defendant. Can I tact on the cost of the certified mail to what is owed to me.
IllinoisI had work done on my AZ house in April 2021. A few months ago the contractor said i owe more money, or they will place a lien on the house. I no longer own the property and i don't live in the state anymore. Can they place a lien on ,my new house out of state, or on the AZ house i no longer own? i don't want problems for the new owners either.
ArizonaHi my boyfriend at the time lived with me for 2 mths. At that time out of his own will put in a gravel drive way and cleaned my yard. Now as we are no longer together he wants to place a lien on my home or get paid for work he chose to do for free. The house by the way is under my dads name. I am not on the deed. Can he do this as I never asked him to do anything?
TexasGreetings
I'm a homeowner who hired a contractors to do work after Hurricane Ida on my roof. I paid the deductible which was a down payment for the project. I also paid the remaining balance for the roof to the contractor per my insurance check.
I received a lien notice on my property from the company that provided the materials for the roof. How am I obligated to this lien? Why as the homeowner can a lien be put on my home and not the contractor - especially when I have already paid them for that part of the project?
What protection do I have - what course can I take to remedy this?
Louisiana