Homeowners: Take a Few Steps to Avoid Losing Your Home to Construction Liens

The result? A construction lien has been filed against your home. If the subcontractors are not paid, you could lose your home in foreclosure.

It sounds unfair, and it is. After all, you can do everything right, pay all your bills and still lose your property if you don’t pay double what you were counting on paying.

To be clear, this can happen on just about any construction project you undertake.

Whether it is a simple repair to your structure, a renovation to your home’s bathroom, a complete remodel of an investment property, or the construction of your new home, you can suffer from the effects of a construction lien.

However, the chances of losing your property to a construction lien are greatly reduced if you take simple steps to protect your project and your investment.

The attorneys at The Orlando Law Group specialize in helping homeowners understand their rights in construction law in Orlando, Sanford, Winter Garden and Kissimmee. When it comes to homeowners facing construction liens, an attorney is essential.

What is a Construction Lien?

The construction lien is basically a legal tool that companies in the construction industry use to ensure they are paid for their work. If they are not paid, they have the right to file a lien and eventually take control of the property.

In most construction projects, a lien will never be filed. That’s because generally people pay for the services they were delivered and companies pay the firms and employees they use to build.

However, that’s not always the case.

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