I am a licensed HVACR Connecticut Contractor.9 months ago I placed a mechanical lien on a property. Materials and labor were supplied to a (supposed) friend of 17+years where as a boiler, gas piping and hot water system were installed in his girlfriends home, Subsequently she became his wife. When the now husband was presented with a already discounted bill he refused to pay. We have spoken several times and he has made me offers for less than what the material cost me, this was unacceptable and only after I filed suit against him, his girlfriend and her father did he reach out to me to settle. I filed two small claim suits as the amount was greater than $5,000.00. I withdrew the suit as enforcement (Foreclosure) of the mechanics lien in place may wake him up and entice him pay. It is not worth the expense to litigate in superior court as the cost to defend my position could exceed the amount owed with no guarantee my collection efforts( Legal fees) will be compensated for.