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Consent of owner statement (repair and remodeling)

The law says a homeowner who has home improvement or repair work done cannot have a lien placed against his property by anyone other than the general contractor, unless the homeowner has signed a consent of owner statement.

This statement says the property owner will pick up the costs of materials, supplies and labor for a project if the contractor does not pay.

If you sign a consent of owner statement, you give up your protection against liens and double payment. If you are asked to sign this statement, use caution.

The consent of owner provision, however, applies only to home improvements and repairs; it does not apply to home building.

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