Legal Question in Business Law in Utah

I had a contractor do some concrete work at my property. I paid him in full the amount agreed on the contract. He failed to pay one of his contractors. Now that contractor is threatening to put a lien on my house. Does he have this legal right?


Asked on 6/02/11, 7:07 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Yes. Pressure your contractor to pay the subcontractor.

There is a limited time in which a lien may be placed on the property. If that time expires so does the right to place the lien. However, in general, even if a lien is placed it will not likely be attempted to be foreclosed on.

Obviously it is preferable to not have a lien placed on your property so put some pressure on the contractor to pay his sub. Hope this helps.

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Answered on 6/02/11, 7:16 pm
Kevin B. Murphy Franchise Foundations, APC

As a Franchise Attorney I can only add the following. One way to put pressure on your contractor is to file a claim against his contractor's bond and a complaint with your state's contractor's licensing board. Consult with a good business or franchise attorney in your area for specific advice.

Mr. Franchise - Kevin B. Murphy, B.S., M.B.A., J.D.

Franchise Foundations, a Professional Corporation

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Answered on 6/03/11, 7:17 am


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