Q: I am a contractor and was doing a job. The homeowner decided he wasn’t going to pay me.
Money that is owed to me after completing over half the job
A: You could file a mechanic's lien for payment. But if you did not follow all the required consumer protection rules and notices, then the homeowner could have the contract cancelled, and you could be forced to return what he has paid. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local construction attorney to review the facts and your compliance with the Consumer Sales Practices Act and Home Construction Services Suppliers Act.
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