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Sent an intent to file lien if not paid, can the general contractor now demand me to come and finish within 48 hours?

Minnesota

I'm a sub and was painting new construction for a gc. We had an arraignment on payment and when I asked to be paid for work completed pet our agreement he kept putting me off. So I stopped worrking until I received a check. When I did get check it was not the correct amount and he then told me I couldn't not show up for a month and then come back and finish. Then he refused to pay me the rest of what I was owed. So I sent him an intent to lien if no payment within 10 days . Now he is demanding I come and complete within 24 hours or he says I'm refusing. I still have not been correctly compensated. I told him I would come but I want a punch list and clear parameters on payment and amount and he refuses. Says I'm playing games. I feel he is trying to intimidate me. What are the legalities here with this and time frames.

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Dec 8, 2022
Every case is a little different as it really depends on what agreement you had with the general contractor. Generally, if you have not been paid what is owed then you should go ahead and file the lien, not just the prelien and then you need to foreclose on the lien within one year. I would be happy to assist you.
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Dec 8, 2022
I can review the details with you and let you know what is the best course of action. It really depends on the specific fact situation. Is there a contract?
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Apr 24, 2023

Did you ever get this squared away? Feel free to reach out if you still need help or more information. joshua@wolfgangandrhodes.com

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