Q: i built a house for an owner/builder. did not receive final pay. am i considered day labor? all materials were provide
i wish to file a mechanics lien, and am aware of a four month time limit. being that all materials were provided by the owner/builder, would i be considered day labor? no contract was established and i billed by the hour for my work. thank you.
A:
Contacting an attorney is highly recommended. There is not enough information to make an evaluation of what your legal status is for a collections lawsuit. You will need to meet with a lawyer and discuss the entirety of the oral discussion/agreement and the nature of the work you provided.
Unrelated, it is highly recommended that you always establish a written contact prior to beginning work. The contact does not need to be complex. Simply listing: (1) the parties; (2) the work to be performed; and (3) an estimate of costs will make disputes like this easier to settle both in and out of court.
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