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helpfixit
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posted September 20, 2009 09:35 AM

I hired a non contractor to trim out a porch and install balusters. I drew up a contract listing all work to be done and the price given by MrXX. I had him sign it and also he signed for each payment. I listed amount paid and the balance due. Before the job was even 1/3 complete I had given him all the money except $500.00 (I know big mistake, never pay until done)He walked off job, he found it was over his head. He has now sent me a bill for $1000.00 and is threating a lien. A lien for work he did not complete and according to my signed document he would owe me money back. He did not have a contract at all only what I did for my own records. Can he do this? What if any thing does he have to present in order to file lien. Attorneys here in my area NC are $2000.00 just to walk in the door, I will not pay that to defend a fraudulent lien. Can any one file a lien with no proof or contract.

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Diane
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posted September 20, 2009 11:57 AM

Hi HelpFixIt!

Thank you for posting at the forums!

I'm sorry but I don't have any expertise in your neck of the woods nor do I have an attorney out there.

I can refer you to this page where you might be able to get some help:

Construction Legal Questions Answered

but other than that, the only other thing we can do is wait and hope that someone in the know from North Carolina responds to this topic.

I wish you the best with this!

Have a great rest of the weekend!
Diane

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Diane Dennis
mailto:diane@thecontractorsgroup.com

www.TheContractorsGroup.com

[This message has been edited by Diane (edited September 20, 2009).]

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