Since the statute requires service of the lien within 30 days after the recording of the lien, the failure to do so is fatal to the lien. Of...

The first issue is the fact that you said that it is "your home," by that I assume that you are living in the home. Assuming that you are, there...

If a contractor filed a mechanics lien 4 days after the deadline to file is the lien considered null and void?

It was filed 4 days after the 60 day time limit (I am assuming that this is a 1, 2 or 3 family residential lien since others have a 75 day time...

how do I go about removing a mechanic's lien from my property that was never perfected and is now over 6 years old?

Joseph is correct. The only thing that I would add is the statute that provides the basis for his answer. http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/1311.13...

I agree with John. You need to find a local attorney experienced in both construction and consumer law. Check Avvo’s Find a Lawyer for a lawyer in...

Can a potential renter put a lien on our property?

Arguably, she could file a mechanic’s lien. You don’t need a judgment to do that. The only real issue there is her last date of work. For a...

While you are still an Ohio company and still in Ohio dealing with Ohio issues, when you need legal services you need to use an Ohio lawyer. Some...

Is survivorship language necessary if divorced and home being purchased by me alone? I have one son. Ex husband deceased.

You say that you have one son, but you are buying the home in your name only. If your goal is to have the property transfer to your son upon your...

To start with, I am an Ohio attorney, so I can only give you a push in the right direction. The first thing that I would do is contact the state...

Who will be responsible for paying me, the contractor or his bond co. if I'm awarded judgment in small claims court?

If you want to sue the contractor in small claims, you can and you can do wo without an attorney, assuming that your claim is for less that the...