Lien Law
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Consent of owner statement
The law states a home owner 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 home owner 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 double payment. If you are asked to sign a 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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