Cna sub-contractor lien my property for non-payment?
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Cna sub-contractor lien my property for non-payment?
I had a driveway replaced about 2 weeks ago. I hired a guy to do the work and paid him the $4000 that we agreed upon when he completed the work. Yesterday I received a call from another guy saying that he subcontracted the work from the general contractor that I hired nd was still owed $3100 for the work; the GC refused to pay. The sub said that if I didn’t pay him the money that the GC owed him, he would put a lein on the property. Can he do this?
Asked on November 12, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Texas
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all states in this country it is entirely possible for the sub-contractor to lien your home for unpaid monies owed the sub-contractor for work done. The issue is whther the lien was properly perfected and can be timely recorded.
In order to ascertain if such is true, you should consult with an attorney experienced in construction law to see what your legal recourse is. You may need to file suit against the general contractor if the sub-contractor's lien is valid.
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