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    Aug 18, 2012, 03:20 PM
    To put a lien on a house
    I have done the tile work done at my in law house 4 years ago . He said he will give me the money but the finical stuition in tight and I will pay later . Every time I ask for the money he says he will pay soon . I don't want to put the lien because I know my relation with my wife will be effected . But now we are separated can I go fr it or it's too late .
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    Aug 18, 2012, 05:07 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Chapooo View Post
    I have done the tile work done at my in law house 4 years ago . He said he will give me the money but the finical stuition in tight and I will pay later . Every time I ask for the money he says he will pay soon . I don't want to put the lien because I know my relation with my wife will be effected . But now we are separated can I go fr it or it's too late .

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    Aug 18, 2012, 08:06 PM
    Four years after the work was done is way too late to file a mechanic's lien in every state that I know of.

    And, again depending on the jurisdiction, you might have a statute of limitations problem as well, making a lawsuit also out of the question.

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