Parting ways with a subpar contractor

[Tony George]

I haven’t pulled the trigger on a property yet, but I’m trying to get knowledge of situations prior to going in so I will know what to do when the issues arises.

If I have a contractor working on my property, and his work is subpar and/or the quality is not what he promised. Am I legally obligated to pay him for his work?

Do I run the risk of him putting lean on my property if I don’t pay, or we can’t come to an agreement on a dollar amount?