Q: can the contractor put lien on your house if they were not able to finish their work they promised
A: Yes, a contractor can place a lien on your house, and they can foreclose on that lien. If you dispute their lien claim, you can send them a notice to commence suit on their lien, and if they don't, then the lien will become void. If they do commence suit, then you can provide evidence of their unfinished work. If you do nothing, the lien will expire automatically after 6 years. But if you refinance or sell the house during that 6 years, you will have to pay the lien in full to get the contractor to release it. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to consult a local real estate attorney to assist you if a lien is filed.
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