[KeepingItReal]

Originally Posted by Bonanza

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.

Never received a "NOTICE TO OWNER" that a lien was placed which is my concern if you read the previous posts.. Had I known about it up front I would not have had a problem. If they had not released it for what ever reason we would have never known it was filed and would have been a problem later whenever we sell the property.