QUESTION
Do I qualify to initiate a mechanics lein?
Asked on May 01st, 2014 on Litigation - Connecticut
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I was subcontracted by a general contractor in Lakeville CT to fabricate a railing at another persons residence. The G/C has underpaid me for my services. I am not sure I indicated the correct Legal Topic choice...
1 ANSWER
The law may be different in Ct., but in New York, your only recourse is against the GC you dealt with. You have no right to place a lien against the owner's property unless either (a) you dealt with the owner directly (it's not enough that the owner approved your work); or (b) the owner owes money to the GC, in which case your lien would be valid only to the extent of the money the owner owes the gc.
Answered on May 01st, 2014 at 4:59 PM