Legal Question in Construction Law in Utah
lien
I am a general contractor building a house. My framers finished 60% of the house and are threatening a lien, unless I pay them 100% of their contacted amount. If they file a lien, what is my recourse?
Asked on 5/04/08, 1:31 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Alvin Lundgren
Alvin R. Lundgren, L.C.
Re: lien
You have to pay the lien and clear the title for the owner. However, you can sue the framers for filing a wrongful lien, which awards you treble damages and your attorney fees.
Answered on 5/05/08, 10:02 am
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