Yes, a contractor can put a mechanic's lien on your house, but that is little recourse to putting food on the table.As a former subcontractor, I usually requested a deposit on larger jobs, $10,000+, on little stuff I wasnt as worries about it. 

The Market Context:The area I’m working in is not a large metro but a poorer region where issues like food insecurity affect 14–20% of the population.

Central Ave has a number of unique, local restaurants and drink spots (laundromat speakeasy with bottomless mimosas and Cuban food on Sundays).Good luck!

Wood Floors not sealed, tile not properly installed and grouted, cheap flat paint that the tenants can't wipe finger prints or food splashes off, countertops not caulked so water gets behind causing water damages, the cabinets were painted over not replaced the list goes on and on.

I WOULD LOVE TO CONNECT ON FB @JESSY COOK .I CANT ADD PHONE NUMBER OR EMAIL ON HERE BUT MESSAGE ME THERE !

Probably not, but food for thought.

Things like your vacations, entertainment, toys, food, clothes, housekeeping, pets, guns etc.

The only nice things in Elmira is the food at the dive bars.

I set clear rules: no cooking, but guests could use a microwave, toaster, and coffee maker.

Too much of our food is coming from Mexico, not only fruits and vegetables but also beef.