Contractors don't have to be registered to assert a lien, nor do they have to file a commencement of work if they did not use subcontractors. If...

If the contractor does file a mechanic's lien there is a way to remove it without going to court (utilizing Iowa Code section 572.28), and you can...

How to file a mechanics lien

Mechanic's liens can generally be filed on private property within 2 years and 90 days of the last date worked. In some situations pre-lien...

I just found a MECHANIC'S NOTICE and LIEN REGISTRY posted 2 years ago. How do I dispute the charges?

Pursuant to Iowa Code section 572.27 a mechanic's lien can only be enforced within 2 years and 90 days from the last date work was performed. So...

As far as the lien goes, as long as this is residential construction the subcontractor is not legally entitled to a lien unless they have a...

Yes, you can include pain and suffering as damages, but first you have to prove the property owner did something wrong. Whether $1,500 is a...

The answer really depends on the nature of everyone's claims. If the subcontractor wins against you (homeowner), it will probably be because there...

It sounds like the neighbor believes the land actually belongs to him. If you believe the land is yours, you could file a civil action to...