Can I place a lien on Contractor's property?
Arizona -
My question - can I file a lien on the Contractor's property? The property was in his corporation's name when he signed the contract on my house and he has only recently changed the ownership name to her personal property.
I hired a contractor in 2004 to build a house on my property. I noticed in March of 2005 that the concrete was cracked and heaving. The contractor refused to address the issues, so I contacted the Arizona Registrar of Contractors, they issued a Work Order. The contractor refused to solve the problems. I hired an engineer to discover the problems and it turns out that the contractor did not compact the soil, install the base rock or rebar netting and in many places did not pour enough concrete. The engineer believes that the damage to the house is only going to get worse. The AZ ROC revoked the contractors license; however, a Superior Court Judge stayed the revocation pending a $120,000 (this is the majority of money that he has been given by the bank) cash bond from the contractor. The contractor tried having the Superior Court Judge to rule that my claims were not valid; however, last month the judge issued a Minute Order stating that the contractor has until 7/26/2006 to file the bond with the court or his license will be REVOKED. The attorney that I have does not want to represent me - he stated that I need to let the contractor finish the house and I should try to sell it (however, the house cannot pass inspection). I've contacted another attorney; however, I'm unable to come up with the money needed, because I can not take a loan on the house since it is not complete. The contractor owns land and has recently changed ownership of one of his properties from his corporation to his personal name. He has built a house on the property and it is almost complete. I'm afraid that he is not going to put up the bond money and will allow his contractor's license to be revoked. I afraid that I will lose everything - any advice is appreciated.
Arizona -
My question - can I file a lien on the Contractor's property? The property was in his corporation's name when he signed the contract on my house and he has only recently changed the ownership name to her personal property.
I hired a contractor in 2004 to build a house on my property. I noticed in March of 2005 that the concrete was cracked and heaving. The contractor refused to address the issues, so I contacted the Arizona Registrar of Contractors, they issued a Work Order. The contractor refused to solve the problems. I hired an engineer to discover the problems and it turns out that the contractor did not compact the soil, install the base rock or rebar netting and in many places did not pour enough concrete. The engineer believes that the damage to the house is only going to get worse. The AZ ROC revoked the contractors license; however, a Superior Court Judge stayed the revocation pending a $120,000 (this is the majority of money that he has been given by the bank) cash bond from the contractor. The contractor tried having the Superior Court Judge to rule that my claims were not valid; however, last month the judge issued a Minute Order stating that the contractor has until 7/26/2006 to file the bond with the court or his license will be REVOKED. The attorney that I have does not want to represent me - he stated that I need to let the contractor finish the house and I should try to sell it (however, the house cannot pass inspection). I've contacted another attorney; however, I'm unable to come up with the money needed, because I can not take a loan on the house since it is not complete. The contractor owns land and has recently changed ownership of one of his properties from his corporation to his personal name. He has built a house on the property and it is almost complete. I'm afraid that he is not going to put up the bond money and will allow his contractor's license to be revoked. I afraid that I will lose everything - any advice is appreciated.
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