Can a former client sue my girlfriend or place a lien on her property ?
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Can a former client sue my girlfriend or place a lien on her property ?
I am a contractor and was doing a job that ended up becoming very dangerous for my crew and I, as the owners had severe issues with their behavior. We did more work than paid, and decided to quit the job site, that’s another story altogether. My main issue is that they are threatening to place a lien on my girlfriend’s house. And to sue her, which is ridiculous as she had no involvement whatsoever with the contract, clients, or their house. Is it possible for them to do what they say they would?
Asked on December 9, 2016 under Business Law, Washington
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Legally, if you are not an owner of her property, she is not involved in your business, and she did not participate in the work in question, they have no grounds to sue her or get a lien. That does not mean, unfortunately, that they cannot file a suit and force her to respond, because the courts do not "prescreen" lawsuits and make sure they are valid; but if they do file anything, your girlfriend should have a good defense because they do not have a legal basis to hold her liable simple because she is your girlfriend.
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