Legal Question in Consumer Law in Oklahoma

Siding

My home was recently roofed and sided by a man who is now out of business. He left the job about 90% completed. I now learned that even though we paid him the complete amount for the job (he said he needed the money for materials, etc.) that he never paid his supplier. Can they collect from us or put a lien on our home? He also was doing other homes at the time. I have receipts and checks where we paid him. I feel the store should have had him pay them when he purchased the supplies. How would I know if a contractor paid for supplies or not? I now am paying another man to correct and finish the work. Thank you.


Asked on 6/02/03, 3:36 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Chad Moody

Re: Siding

They may be able to put a lien on your house. I'd have to read the statutes to be certain. If they are able to do so, I suspect you can contest the matter and win. They have a very limited time in which to file said lien. Sit tight and don't antagonize the suppliers. If they file a lien, then get in touch with me and we'll discuss your remedies.

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Answered on 6/02/03, 4:36 pm


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