Digestion on property…. So we did a little renovation on the property we paid the contractor and now one of his employees ...
Digestion on property….
So we made a small renovation of the property
We paid the contractor
And now one of his employees threatens to put us in foreclosure on the property that the contractor did not pay him
The contractor claims that he is waiting for the accounts and therefore has not yet paid.
What can I do about it ??
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Update:
The contractor who ran the project met with him
Paid him and stamped him paid
I got a copy
Pppppp…. Breathing….
This is not a foreclosure, but the registration of the debt against the title - the taboo on the property in the form of Mechanic's Lien.
The one who can help with this is the title company you used to buy the property, or a lawyer. There are several options: The employee must show a signed work contract (can be in front of the main contractor), with statements that the work has been performed. You, on the other hand, can show proof that you paid for the work (paid check) or proof that the work was not performed according to the terms of the contract. * This is not legal advice or title issues - appropriate experts should be consulted before deciding to take action, as at best it can delay the sale of the property, and at worst lead to the foreclosure of the property.
In principle, he can do it. The laws are different between countries, but he also has a certain time in which he is permitted. In some countries, he is also obligated to submit a pre-foreclosure, I do not know how long it has been.
But, many times they only threaten as a way of getting what they want.
What I do know, the cases I know because they put the foreclosure on it, ends up paying the professional again. For the most part, if this is a small job, they will not get into it because the treatment costs are much higher than what will be exported to each side.
Really annoying… that was a success. We'll be happy if you update
In principle, he can put a foreclosure on the property, you will understand the amount involved, if you have not yet paid the contractor will lower the amount (option) unless the contractor paid and there is approval.
Consult the Teitel
In most cases it's just noise. If he calls, ask him to show you the contract. And consult an attorney or Teitel company with whom you work