how do i get a lien removed from my property.?
In order to have a lien removed from your property, you need to determine first of all if the outstanding debt is legitimately your responsibility. Mistakes can happen. Sometimes you have hired a contractor to complete a job and that contractor has not paid a subcontractor who did part of the work. Some subcontractors file a lien as a matter of course, and they will then remove the lien when they have been paid. It is very important to be sure that all of the subcontractors have been paid before you pay the final bill to the contractor. If the contractor never does pay the subcontractor, the subcontractor can come to you for their payment even if you already paid the contractor for the work done by the subcontractor. Are you asking because you are in the escrow time period to sell your home? If so, you should work with the title agent, whether it is a title company or an attorney to plan your actions to meet the contract deadlines. Sometimes, liens are removed at closing as an item on
