The General Contractor keeps stating that they are not paying their bill with us because his customer did not pay him. After we sent the intent to lien, the GC is now furious and wants to know how we intend to "clear up the situation".
There is nothing in the Mechanics’ Lien Statute that prevents you from contacting the owner. You should discuss the possibility of a joint check to make sure that the contractor pays you if he has not already been paid for your work.
It sounds like from the GC’s reaction that your Notice of Lien had the intended effect.
Steven P. Engel, Esquire