Legal Question in Construction Law in Texas
Contractor's payment liability after release of lein
I,being a sub contractor,put a lein on some property for which the general contractor didn't pay me for. The property is a shopping mall. A representative of the shopping mall contacted me and negotiated a settlement to remove the lein (for a fraction of the amount owed) I accepted. Is the GC still liable for the remainder of the debt?
Asked on 12/09/04, 8:55 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Bradford Downs
Bradford K. Downs, Jr. Attorney at Law
Re: Contractor's payment liability after release of lein
The GC is most likely liable for the remaining balance owed. This would all depend on the language in the release you signed when you received a payment from the owner, if you even signed a release. Under normal circumstances the GC will remail liable for the balance of the contract.
Answered on 12/09/04, 9:06 am
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