[Bonanza]

Originally Posted by John_W

The only thing they accomplished by placing an actual lien on your property was it would keep the homeowner from selling the home. Maybe sometime in their past a property changed hands and the new title owner didn't want to pay for the work.

Originally Posted by KeepingItReal

Brand new home, large deposit, permit pulled, no reason for a lien but it was done without us ever being told. Did not make any sense..

It is commonplace for a sub-contractor to place a lien on a property when his work is being done. When you receive a "Notice to Owner," that informs you that a lien is being placed on your property. What should upset you is if you never receive a release, which you did.

A homeowner is responsible for making sure that all subcontractors are paid by your contractor. Homeowners should contact the sub to make sure they have received payment.

You should not be upset by this. It is done so that the sub is paid for his work from the contractor you have employed. It only has to do with selling your house years later if the sub was never paid. You can always check on a lien status with the county.