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We’re not getting paid for work done on a new home
We completed the plumbing and heating for a contractors personal home last year and he hasn’t paid the last third of his contract. He said it’s because the AC and a sink aren’t hooked up. They aren’t because he didn’t have the area ready for us when we finished the rest of the home and won’t call us to come back and finish it. We have a lien on his home. What should our next step be? Amount owed is about $11,000 across three seperate contracts.
Asked on May 13, 2009 under Business Law, Wisconsin
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
If you have successfully placed a mechanic's lien on the house -- really not sure what you prefer -- wait or sue.
If you want your money immediately, contact your local counsel who specializes in construction lien law. Bottom line, you can start the lawsuit process, which will force one of two options: foreclosure sheriff's sale on the property or the contractor to pay the lien owed.
Try www.attorneypages.com to locate such an attorney.
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