Q: Hello what do I do if a former tenant has filed a false lien on my property
my former tenant has falsely filed a lien on my property - claiming to have done $21,000 worth of work over a time of 5 years. What he is claiming is based on no consent to do work, no estimate, no contract and no invoice. He is mad because I had to repeatedly told him to get out. He has recently created 4 page paragraphed essay style of alleged work and what he figures he it worth. He also took 5 months of not paying rent and not getting out. Once again - no consent, no estimate, no contract, no Invoice, no paper evidence whatsoever. Could you tell me the best route to take for this situation. Please and Thankyou
A:
You will most likely need a lawyer. Depending on the facts you could be looking at slander of title or a quit title action of sorts. It depends on what they filed. Their are special rules regarding contractor liens.
Either way, it is most likely beyond the layman.
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