Property lien

9/19/2018 at 2:29:33 PM

Unfortunately yes. Anyone can put a lien on anyone's property. Even on your name or credit bureau. However it costs money to do that. And he would have to pay it upfront. It is possible that he's just trying to scare you. The biggest problem you both have is trying to do the work under the table. I hope everything works out well for you.

9/19/2018 at 2:36:37 PM

Unfortunately this can happen; however if you do not have a contract and he has not completed the work that you have paid him for then you can speak to your lawyer to have the lien removed.

This is part of the reason I have the company I have is to help people like yourself avoid these situations, we manage the contracts, billing and contractors for you so you are protected.

Feel free to contact us if you still have work you need completed and need help to ensure your protected.

I'm sure just as the last person posted, he's just trying to scare you, but when you aren't in this industry it can be very scary. Best of luck!

9/19/2018 at 4:11:26 PM

First off I have to apologize. There are still alot of good contractors out there that still care and by the sounds of it, this one is giving all of us a bad name. Second, If you've had conversations with your contractor through email or text messages regarding your home renovation and maybe mentioning some expenses, keep them on record. Also, if you have bank statements of withdrawals that add up to your final balance keep that for your record as well. It is best to protect yourself. It will be hard for him to prove a case if there isn't any written contract. If you have proof that you held your end of the bargain, then it should be his responsibility to finish. You shouldn't pay anymore than what you guys agreed on. Its not your fault if he failed to communicate more with you to let you know that it might cost you a bit more depending on additional work that has to be done. Good luck with everything and I really hope things do work out for you.