Legal Question in Employment Law in Florida

The company that fixed my house is not paying another company that he requested to assist in the work. This other company is now threatening me with a lien on my house and small claims court if I do not pay them. I already paid the owner of the first company. What can I do?


Asked on 5/03/11, 4:12 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Hunter Chamberlin Chamberlin Butler & Crowe, P.A.

That depends. The sub-contractor can assert lien rights, and force you to pay, but only if he gave you what is called a "Notice to Homeowner" prior to doing the work. If he didn't give you the notice, he is out of luck. If he did, then he can sue you. Your recourse is to sue the contractor you hired.

This is a very common event, but not one that is helpless. I would be happy to talk with you further. Please give me a call at your convenience if you would like to talk further. You can call my office at 813-34-2216. You can also e-mail me at [email protected].

Good luck.

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Answered on 5/03/11, 6:53 pm


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