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Guy LeDouche
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Agree - you don't want anything messing up clean title to the property.

I would contact my attorney to get his input on what to do. I have never been through anything like this, but I had the following ideas. - Ask the contractor who are the subcontractors working on the job and contact them directly. Ask about whether they are getting paid and ask them to copy you on invoicing. - pay material suppliers and subcontractors directly. Ask for them to sign lien waivers. ** Edited by Guy LeDouche at 3/20/2024, 2:15:05 PM
Posted: 03/20/2024 at 02:14 PM ET
(In response to this post by vthokieq)

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Is it normal to have mechanic lien's in the home building process?
TekkNerd • 03/20/24 12:41 PM ET
Guy's comment is spot on; I'm an architect & have dealt w/ GCs my entire
PWR2LZ • 03/21/24 12:41 AM ET
Is your builder's name Chad and are you down in the Mooresville area?
Hurley09 • 03/20/24 05:47 PM ET
Nah, the builder is based in NOVA, but they're reviews are good
TekkNerd • 03/21/24 07:21 AM ET
do you have a loan or are you paying cash out of your own pocket? when we
ME Hokie 07 • 03/20/24 04:43 PM ET
Get legal advice to avoid paying this subcontractor twice. Mechanic liens
Hokebury • 03/20/24 03:55 PM ET
It's for 65k for purchase and installation of the homes fireplaces**
TekkNerd • 03/21/24 07:26 AM ET
TekkNerd, were you the poster who said you’d never build a home again?
RoswellGAHokie • 03/20/24 02:31 PM ET
Yes, that was me. Back then I was suspicious. The lien confirms things.**
TekkNerd • 03/20/24 02:43 PM ET
Did this ever get resolved? I may have a similar situation**
HokieBoater • 04/05/25 04:24 PM ET
Sort of......
TekkNerd • 04/05/25 07:57 PM ET
Was it a good attorney? I may need a referral.**
HokieBoater • 04/07/25 02:59 PM ET
I thought he was average to be honest....
TekkNerd • 04/07/25 03:09 PM ET
Yeah...you should probably resolve that ASAP.
vthokieq • 03/20/24 12:51 PM ET
AFTER you consult a Real Estate attorney..a good one!**
HOKIERIT • 03/20/24 07:58 PM ET
I wouldn’t wait to talk to builder/GC. **
vthokieq • 03/20/24 08:19 PM ET
Wouldn't wait on ANY of it. I'd like to be able to tell the GC that "My->
HOKIERIT • 03/21/24 09:29 AM ET
???**
vthokieq • 03/21/24 09:29 AM ET
What about that confused you?**
HOKIERIT • 03/21/24 09:35 AM ET
Well above you said he shouldn’t talk to builder/GC…
vthokieq • 03/21/24 09:39 AM ET
OK..I would make both calls immediately, maybe starting with lawyer so I->
HOKIERIT • 03/21/24 10:33 AM ET
Agree - you don't want anything messing up clean title to the property. ◄
Guy LeDouche • 03/20/24 02:14 PM ET
This**
Stork • 03/20/24 03:51 PM ET
I just checked my records and I paid for that item in April 2023
TekkNerd • 03/20/24 01:05 PM ET
You won't have to pay for it twice.
Spudnut • 03/20/24 03:01 PM ET
If his GC folds on him, he could very well have to pay it twice to release
Hokebury • 03/20/24 03:57 PM ET
Nope. If he can show he paid the GC once, the lien has to be released**
Spudnut • 03/20/24 04:07 PM ET
Depends on the State...**
Hokebury • 03/20/24 04:12 PM ET
Yea. You do not want a mechanics lien on your home. Will shut everything
Stork • 03/20/24 12:56 PM ET
What do you mean shut everything down? Other subs might quit?**
TekkNerd • 03/20/24 01:03 PM ET
Usually there is more than one sub who hasn't been paid where liens start
Hokebury • 03/20/24 03:59 PM ET
Are you in Virginia? Here’s just a bit on how Virginia law applies to
Stork • 03/20/24 03:50 PM ET
Won't shut everything down unless you have a construction loan and
Spudnut • 03/20/24 03:03 PM ET
While I don't have any first-hand experience, I'd say it probably is
Tafkam Hokie • 03/20/24 12:46 PM ET