Legal Question in Construction Law in Georgia

Lein Waivers

The untrustworthy builder of my house has finally agreed, verbally, to fix the drainage and foundation problem months after I took possession. He gave a one year warrantee. I am afraid he will have a subcontractor do the work, not pay him and the latter will demand payment from me and put a lein on my house. How can I ensure this won't happen? Lein waivers appear to be connected with a payment figure, but I am not paying (hopefully). Of course the builder was paid by the construction loan when the house was 'finished'.


Asked on 7/19/09, 4:14 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Glenn M. Lyon, Esq. MacGREGOR LYON, LLC, Business Attorneys

Re: Lein Waivers

There's not much you can do to force the builder to pay but you can ask for a bond (like a security deposit). If a lien is filed, you can pay it and then go after the builder.

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Answered on 7/19/09, 8:29 am


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