Can roofing company actually put a lein against my house for something I did not buy or ask for?
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Can roofing company actually put a lein against my house for something I did not buy or ask for?
I purchased a house recentl, and it has a new roof and gutters installed before I even had a home inspection done. I received a bill on my front door this weekend and I contacted the company informing them that the previous owner no longer lives there. I was told that I had to pay for the roof or get a hold of the previous owner to pay, otherwise the roofing company would put a lean on the house to get their money. However, neither I nor my realtor has been able to reach the previous owner.
Asked on September 5, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Kentucky
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
It is entirely possible that the roofer who did work on the home that you purchased for the prior owner could record a lien on the property for unpaid work. The issue I see is that the lien may be invalid for may reasons. First, the recording may be too late. The recording may be invalid because you took title to the unit before the lien was recorded.
I suggest that you consult with a real estate attorney about how to get the lien recorded on you home removed. Possibly contact with the former owner demanding that the lien be resolved is a good start.
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