Workers stole personal items, police report filed. Asked not to come back. Part of work is done and paid for, $2000 for laminate floor install. Remainder of work including baseboard install incomplete due to theft issue. Claims to be owed $1700. Unlicensed contractor now threatens to file lien. Is this valid? There is no written contract.
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Bill HenryFounding Partner 18 years of experience
Mechanics Liens are very powerful tools for contractors. But, that does not mean that this bad contractor automatically wins or even that a lien that he may record is legally enforceable. This is a complicated issue in determining whether a lien is legally enforceable. And if it is should the homeowner be concerned when the lien is for a relatively small amount when compared to expected attorney fees which will be needed to enforce the lien.
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