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Getting a lien registered and enforced is fairly expensive, most contractors won't bother if they are owed less than $1000-$2000. Most of them have no idea how the construction lien works...they just like to use it as an empty threat
To enforce the lien, they have to take you to court within 45 days of the lien registration..(superior court only, no small claim court, which means they have to hire a lawyer and more $$$)
Reason why there is usually a 10% holdback for 45 days in construction project is so that the owner can use the holdback money to pay off any unpaid subcontractor and liens
Exactly how much work is left and how much money is still owed?
At this point, If i were you i really wouldn't let him come back to finish the project...
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