Question

Joe Blow contracts with Shoddy Roofing Jobs, Inc. to fix Joe’s roof. Shoddy completes the job, but Joe refuses to pay the contract price. What type of lien can be placed on Joe’ property to ensure that Shoddy will get paid?

Answer 1

Please find the detailed answer as follows:

Step-by-step explanation:

Shoddy Roofing Jobs, Inc can exercise Mechanic's Lien on Joe's property in this case.

Mechanic's lien arises when contractor performs the work & is not paid. In the given case Shoddy Roofing Jobs, Inc has performed the work & is not paid by Joe Blow. Hence Shoddy can exercise Mechanic's Lien on Joe's property to ensure payment.

This lien is a security interest in a property.