Legal Question in Construction Law in Utah

A remodeling contractor, who received my recission of contract notice, slapped a lien on my owner occupied home. He did absolutely no work or supplied no services. How can he do this without restrictions?


Asked on 7/30/10, 2:11 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Randy B. Birch Attorney at Law

A contractor is entitled to file a lien for the value of labor and materials expended in providing benefit to the property. If he did nothing, he is not entitled to file a lien. I would contact the Department of Professional Licensing (801 530-6628. press 3, and file a complaint. Good luck,

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Answered on 8/04/10, 2:56 pm
Alvin Lundgren Alvin R. Lundgren, L.C.

The question is whether the lien is valid. If it is supported by the contract then you have a problem, if it is not supported by the contract, then you can sue him for unlawful or wrongful lien. Under the latter you can get your attorney fees and treble damages.

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Answered on 8/05/10, 7:04 am


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