mechanic's lien
Can my painter place a mechanics lien on my property if the work he was contracted to do has not been completed (along with a number of other problems)? He has threatened to do so if I do not pay him in full (in addition to some added on fees that were not agreed upon). He is unlicensed (my bad) and ''served'' me with a preliminary notice over 20 days from the time that he started work on my house however he predated it to make it look like he gave it to me earlier (there is no contractor). I can only find information on what to do if someone is licensed, but what rights does he have if he is unlicensed and what rights do I have as a homeowner to protect myself from this guy who's trying to scam me?
Thank you.
Re: mechanic's lien
If the entire contract is more than $500.00, and the contractor is unlicensed, then the contractor is not entitled to come to court. Furthermore, you are entitled to a refund of all monies paid to him. Insofdar as a mechanic's lien, there is no way you can stop him from recording one against the property. However, if he does so, there are several ways to have it removed or cancelled; you need to see a construction attorney for further advice.
Re: mechanic's lien
If the entire contract is more than $500.00, and the contractor is unlicensed, then the contractor is not entitled to come to court. Furthermore, you are entitled to a refund of all monies paid to him. Insofdar as a mechanic's lien, there is no way you can stop him from recording one against the property. However, if he does so, there are several ways to have it removed or cancelled; you need to see a construction attorney for further advice.
Re: mechanic's lien
If the entire contract is more than $500.00, and the contractor is unlicensed, then the contractor is not entitled to come to court. Furthermore, you are entitled to a refund of all monies paid to him. Insofdar as a mechanic's lien, there is no way you can stop him from recording one against the property. However, if he does so, there are several ways to have it removed or cancelled; you need to see a construction attorney for further advice.
