What to do about a potential lien?
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What to do about a potential lien?
I bought a house just over a year ago which needed some septic work. As part of the closing agreement, I was to pay half of this bill ($475) and my real estate company was going to pay the rest ($454). I paid my portion back a little over a year ago; the other portion has not been paid and he keeps giving excuses on why. The plumber says that in order to do anything they will need to put a lien on my house. The plumber and myself do not want this to happen, so what do I do?
Asked on January 3, 2013 under Real Estate Law, Wisconsin
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If the work of improvement to your home was done about a year ago and concluded, under the laws of all states in this country it is too late for the plumber to place a valid lien on your home. Rather, the plumber's option is to file an action against you in small claims court for the amount due.
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