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Spudnut
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Spudnut

Won't shut everything down unless you have a construction loan and

are taking draws. They will shut off the draws until the lien is taken care of. One solution is to write checks to the GC and each subcontractor with both names on the pay to line.
Posted: 03/20/2024 at 03:03 PM ET
(In response to this post by TekkNerd)

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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