How do I get out of a Sub-Contractors Lien for incomplete work that my Contractor had to do over.
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May 20th, 2008
We paid a Cabinet Builder to build custom cabinets for our remodeled kitchen, but when he delivered, pieces were missing. The cabinet builder suggested Euro Style cabinets for looks, but apparently are more difficlut to install if the room isn’t completely square. My Contractor decided to hire the Cabinet Maker to install, since the cabinets didn’t seem to fit correctly. The Cabinet Maker installed, but cabinet’s were not level, trim was missing, and cabinets needed to be re-hung. My Contractor ended up having to reset many of the cabinets, and finish the trim work himself.
The agreement between my Contractor and the Cab. Maker was for $2,400, and my contractor estimated his labor to re-do the work was around $1,650, so he paid the Cab. Maker the ballance of the $2,400, which was $750.
The Cab. Maker is now puting a lien on my house, saying I am reliable for the outstanding balance, $1,650.
Am I honestly responsible for paying this guy. Is there any action I can tak. Help.
Al Moes Kraesee says:
Possibly, but your best recourse is to contact the contractor and inform him of the situation and tell him if he does not get the lien released, you will sue him. The contractor is responsible for providing qualified sub-contractors and paying them, you are only responsible to pay the agreed on price to the contractor. It’s his problem and you would slam-dunk him in court. He will probably remedy the problem in short order.
May 20th, 2008 at 1:58 am