I have worked for this private contractor building a fence for the last mounth and a half and he owes me about $1500, and still wont pay me, so can i put a lien on the truck that he let me use until he pays me the money he owes?
2007-02-26 21:42:05 · 7 answers · asked by Yoda 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Credit
if you win a judgement against him, the county will file a lien against his property owned; probably not his truck.
Send him a certified letter telling him you will be calling an atty to file a judgement if he hasn't paid up in 7 days; then follow thru. He'll end up paying the legal fees when he loses.
Note:a mechanic's lien is only applicable againt the OWNER Of the property if THEY haven't paid your boss.
2007-02-26 21:47:43 · answer #1 · answered by wizjp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You didn't say where you are so you will need to check the laws in your area.
There is something called a "Mechanics Lien" that I think you can use in most states. You actually file a lien against the owner of the property.
I've put a link below so you can read exactly what it is. You'd have to check the applicable laws in your state (or country if you're not in the U.S.). I know you can use a mechanics lien in both California and Arizona but check with someone that knows the legal stuff where you live.
Once you file the lien, it's going to go against the property owner. Since they were the one that had the actual contract with the contractor, they'll end up suing him because of the lien. One way or another, you get your money.
Your other choice is to file in Small Claims court.
2007-02-26 22:15:56 · answer #2 · answered by Faye H 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-11-26 01:41:34 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Better to go to the labor board. You can't put a lien on a title unless he signs a contract. The labor board will recognize a implied contract meaning that you and he had a verbal contract.
2007-02-26 21:48:01 · answer #4 · answered by Mrs. T 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes the red tape first...the court system. But what if the truck is not paid for anyway? I would dig up the fence.
2007-02-26 22:05:36 · answer #5 · answered by HonestBizPro 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to go to small claims court to get a judgement in your favor. Then you can put a lein on his truck or house, or garnish his wages.
2007-02-26 21:50:34 · answer #6 · answered by crazydave 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If the truck isn't in your name then you cannot put a lein on it. Sorry, hope you get your money.
2007-02-26 21:45:25 · answer #7 · answered by b3_dd 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋