Am I responsible for debts incurred by my contractor?
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Am I responsible for debts incurred by my contractor?
Hired a concrete contractor for porch and sidewalk work. He did a fine job and seemed a good person. Now his concrete supplier is coming after me for his non-payment for the concrete and the rate they indicate is more than 3 times the norm. The contractor has not returned my calls. He was paid and his creditors are coming after me.
Asked on November 1, 2011 under Bankruptcy Law, Pennsylvania
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Good question. If the subcontractors have pre-liened your property where the work of improvement that the subcontractors provided materials and services you could be repsonsible for paying them what they claimed owed. The issue is whether they perfect the lien and file suit against you.
Ultimately your contractor is responsible for paying the subcontractors. I would not pay your general contractor any money until the payment of the subcontractors is resolved. You might wish to consult with an attorney experienced in construction law after you get in tough with the general contractor about the subcontractors.
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