How do I avoid a lien for a disputed amount claimed by a roofer?
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How do I avoid a lien for a disputed amount claimed by a roofer?
Roof replaced because of storm. Roofers padded the bill and the insurance company fought it for 4 1/2 months; claimed they had done more than they did like water and ice. Finally paid and have paid in full signed receipt. They are now claiming they miss added and I owe another $400 and they want about $1000 more for discounts they say they gave me. They are threatening to put a lien on my house. Can they do that and what should I do?
Asked on December 20, 2011 under Bankruptcy Law, Kansas
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I presume that the roofer is a licensed contractor in your state. If so, I would do the following:
1. contact your insurance company about the continued problem with this contractor and follow up with a written letter, keep a copy of the letter for future need and reference.
2. contact the roofer advising him or her that the work of improvement has been paid in full by your carrier sending a confirming letter. Keep a copy of the letter for future reference.
3. if the roofer continues to make claims for adiditonal money, contact your state's contractor's license board about the roofer and see if a formal complaint against him or her is warranted.
4. consult with an experienced attorney who practices construction law.
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