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OldDutch · 07-03-2014, 10:20 AM

I thought I'd tap the collective here to see if anyone has had any experience with the following situation.

Our basement was damaged in the flood, and we hired (based on good referrals) a general handyman to fix up our basement. He did the whole renovation, and did a great job too workman wise.

However, he got parts of the work contracted out. Although we paid him in full and quickly, one of his sub-contractors was left hanging by him for a small amount. Now that sub-contractor is looking to put a lien on our property.

I am pretty angry that we are getting the short end of the stick here. I don't think the sub-contractor should have a right to put a lien against us, we paid our bills. Is this normal? If so, has anyone had experience getting the main contractor to pay up? Do I need to bring him to small claims? Does anyone know what avenues I can pursue to either block the lien, or put my own lien on the contractor?

Although it is a small amount I feel it is the principal of the thing. I feel like I am getting screwed and have no recourse. Anyone been through this or work in the industry that can share advice? Any would be appreciated!

07-03-2014, 10:20 AM	#1
OldDutch #1 Goaltender Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North of the River, South of the Bluff Exp:	Question on a deadbeat builder/renovator I thought I'd tap the collective here to see if anyone has had any experience with the following situation. Our basement was damaged in the flood, and we hired (based on good referrals) a general handyman to fix up our basement. He did the whole renovation, and did a great job too workman wise. However, he got parts of the work contracted out. Although we paid him in full and quickly, one of his sub-contractors was left hanging by him for a small amount. Now that sub-contractor is looking to put a lien on our property. I am pretty angry that we are getting the short end of the stick here. I don't think the sub-contractor should have a right to put a lien against us, we paid our bills. Is this normal? If so, has anyone had experience getting the main contractor to pay up? Do I need to bring him to small claims? Does anyone know what avenues I can pursue to either block the lien, or put my own lien on the contractor? Although it is a small amount I feel it is the principal of the thing. I feel like I am getting screwed and have no recourse. Anyone been through this or work in the industry that can share advice? Any would be appreciated!