We have filed a mechanics lien against a project we worked on in San Bernardino County. The owner has no intentions of paying what we are owed. What are our next steps? How do we move forward trying to collect against the lien? Do we need an attoryney? Thank you for your help, Patty-Soholt & Company Landscape, Inc
You'll need to hire a construction attorney to help you with that. But, you need to file a lawsuit with 90 days of recording the lien. You'll probably at the same time sue them for breach of contract.
Not for the lien forclosure per se, but potentially for the breach of contract claim if your contract has a fees clause. But, you can add interest.