I live in NY state upstate NY Onondaaga county and I performed some work on a house without filing a mechanics lien. about $10,000 is owed to me. Can i collect under quantum merit or some other route because I do have a contract in place and i was ordered to cease and desist from property. How do i get my money in small claims court if i never filed a lien
You do not necessarily need a lien to file a lawsuit for breach of contract. A lien will just hold up any sales/loans/etc on the house in question.