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My contractor did not pay final bill on quartz. Mechanics lien?
I hired a contractor last year to do a kitchen remodel including him sub contracting another provider for counters. He paid the down payment for the counters but did not pay the final bill of $1300. I have since sold the home and I just got notification 15 months later that he did not pay and they are requesting payment or they will file a lien on my property (again that I no longer own). What are my options here? What should I do or who should I contact? The property is in Iowa and the contractors are Nebraska based. I have documentation of my payments to the contractor and the contract with the quartz provider that he was to sign but I also signed at the end. I don't know if he actually ever signed the contract.
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This is not legal advice: I agree with @Tanner Sherman but a quick Google search suggests that in Iowa a contractor only has 90 days to file a mechanics lien. This is a sucky situation and I would seek legal council but I hope that gives you a sliver of solace.
Best wishes!