From the Forum: When a Contractor Threatens to Put a Lien on Your Property

Homeowners withheld a small portion of the final payment to a flooring contractor when he failed to resolve the problems he was hired to fix. He is now threatening to put a lien on the house for the $210 he is owed on the job. Is it more trouble than it is worth to fight him or should they stay firm on their decision?

Please chime in with your advice.

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