Can a contractor put a lien on my home without aprior written contract?

Answer 1

Under certain circumstances--yes!

Answer 2

definitely. The contractor became employed via your coverage corporation. If the coverage corporation does not pay the contractor, he will placed a mechanic's lien on your place. it somewhat is been happening with builders who've deserted or finished their development challenge (properties) and left the scene with out paying their contractors. the hot proprietor who isn't responsive to the topic gets a invoice for the marvelous debt.

Answer 3

Yes, he can, if he performed work there and was not paid for same. In some states, such liens remain until an attempt is made to sell or refinance the property, at which time they must be cleared. My state is more aggressive, allowing such liens to be foreclosed upon in a fashion similar to a mortgage foreclosure.

Answer 4

Yes if you hired a contractor to do a job and he for some reason neglected to pay his sub-contractors for supplies or labor, they can legally place a lien on your property.

Answer 5

If you accepted any labor or materials from them in any way, then yes, they probably can.

The reality is, anyone can slap a lien on any home at any time.

The only question is, is it valid? That may require a judge to decide.

Answer 6

Yes, but if it goes to court, the contractor may have to prove you hired him or a general contractor to do the work.

Answer 7

if they did work on the property then even without a written contract the court will impune a contract

Answer 8

in some states a verbal contract is as good as a written one and just as binding.