10/30/07
Can I put a lien on a house my sister lease/opted me? Im out of state Its in Memphis, I live in Calif. She owes me construction costs $12000.00 I have all reciepts, she rented the house out and said "forget you".. Help what do I do to getr my money out?
Sincerely, Jeeprz:confused:

Let me get this straight, your sister bought a house, optioned it to you. You put in $12K in improvements, then she kicked you out and leased it to someone else?

Based on this, you might be able to place a mechanics lien on the property.

You have to sue her. Get a lawyer. How would a lien help you? Lien makes it where she can't sell the property until the loan is repaid.

Thanks, I just feel so ripped off!

A mechanics lien can be filed without filing a suit.

A mechanics lien can be filed without filing a suit.Where would I file the mechanics lien? In memphis? And which court? Thanks jeeprz

Its filed with the county clerk in the county where the property is located.

10/30/07
Thank you ScottGem, I will try that. I also have e-mails of her promising me the re-pay of my money. Im so glad this is here, I really didn't know quite where to start.
Jeeprz