Donald G. asked

⚖️  Law

I was selling my dad's house after he passed away and had a contract with a buyer who put up $8000 in earnest money. The buyer didn't show up for closing, asked for an extension but never signed the addendum I sent through DocuSign. I gave him 60 days to close, and the house was 'As Is.' I told him I was keeping the earnest money. He then put a mechanics lien on the house, claiming the money was a down payment and the deal hadn't ended. How can he do that?

March 30th, 2024

Michelle R. answered

A mechanic's lien is typically used when someone has worked on a property or provided supplies for w...

March 30th, 2024

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