IN AZ. I was hired by a subcontractor (who has a contract with the GC) . I do not have a contract with the GC, but am in process of filing a lien due to $50,000+ of underground utility work completed. The general contractor is trying to dispute saying: Dispute - No contract existed between owner or GC and sub sub (us). Since we entered into a contract with a sub-contractor that did not have the authority to hire us. Although the GC was aware we were on property and made us attend a mandatory meeting agreeing to pay us. 2 months later no payment. Do we continue with the lien process? Do I submit a bond claim against the sub that hired us? Do we proceed with both lien and the bond claim? Thank you,
You do not say if this is residential or commercial. That needs to be known. There was a bond for this project? Is this federal? If not, are you sure there is a bond?
Finally, assuming this is not a federal matter, to have a valid lien you must follow the lien procedures to the letter and that requires a preliminary notice within 20 days of starting work and you do not say if you filed a notice.
Contact several experienced attorneys and hire one for an hour or two of work to determine your best options as there is no way to tell you what you should or can do from your very limited information.