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    Oct 30, 2007, 10:01 AM
    Can I put a lien on property I leased/opt
    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:
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    Oct 30, 2007, 10:15 AM
    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.
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    Oct 30, 2007, 10:26 AM
    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.
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    Oct 30, 2007, 10:34 AM
    Thanks, I just feel so ripped off!
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    Oct 30, 2007, 10:53 AM
    A mechanics lien can be filed without filing a suit.
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    Oct 30, 2007, 12:47 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by ScottGem
    A mechanics lien can be filed without filing a suit.
    Where would I file the mechanics lien? In memphis? And which court? Thanks jeeprz
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    Oct 30, 2007, 04:17 PM
    Its filed with the county clerk in the county where the property is located.
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    Oct 30, 2007, 07:47 PM
    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
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