re: I'm being sued - question

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Girl next to me was having a pool built and the pool company didn't pay a sub on some part of the job. She had a lien placed on her house even though she wasn't responsible for the payment. Took her two years to finally clear everything and get the pool finished. Long story short, make sure you get good recs on all builders and contractors.

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<——Not an attorney

To help one to avoid this scenario in Louisiana, INSIST ON GETTING PARTIAL LIEN RELEASES from all major material suppliers.

INSIST ON GETTING THEM AS A CONDITION OF PARTIAL/FINAL PAYMENTS TO YOUR POOL BUILDER*

If a prospective pool builder is offended by this stipulation, run from them. The good ones are not offended by it.

*Pro Tip: A significant percentage of pool builders are not burdened by having a conscience. They will frick your eyeballs out if you let them. Do not let them. The money you owe them is the only lever you have to get bad actors to “get right”.

If you do not understand what this PSA means, before selecting a pool builder (or any major renovation/addition contractor), consult competent legal counsel for instructions.