What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? South Carolina
I hired a general contractor to renovate a property of mine. The work ended up well below acceptable standards, to the point that 3 RE agents state the house cannot sell for market value. I gave the contractor ample opportunities to remedy his work but he would not and I refused to pay remaining balance. He has since filed a mechanics lien against my property.
The options several lawyers have proposed are a cash bond, which is lien amount plus 30% and approx. 10-15,000 in legal fees. Lien is $7700. Other option is pay the lien which would not leave enough money to hire another contractor to correct the work.
I have to gone to the courthouse and they offer no help in even telling me what to file to dispute this lien. All I want to do is have an opportunity to present my case as to why he shouldn't be paid. Can anybody offer any advice on how to file a dispute? I know every jurisdiction is different but there may be a little common ground.
This is Lexington County, SC
I hired a general contractor to renovate a property of mine. The work ended up well below acceptable standards, to the point that 3 RE agents state the house cannot sell for market value. I gave the contractor ample opportunities to remedy his work but he would not and I refused to pay remaining balance. He has since filed a mechanics lien against my property.
The options several lawyers have proposed are a cash bond, which is lien amount plus 30% and approx. 10-15,000 in legal fees. Lien is $7700. Other option is pay the lien which would not leave enough money to hire another contractor to correct the work.
I have to gone to the courthouse and they offer no help in even telling me what to file to dispute this lien. All I want to do is have an opportunity to present my case as to why he shouldn't be paid. Can anybody offer any advice on how to file a dispute? I know every jurisdiction is different but there may be a little common ground.
This is Lexington County, SC