Posted by Rich-CA on November 06, 2007 at 19:38:06:
In general (I don’t know GA law, but the high level concepts apply), the mechanics lien results when a contractor (in most states must be licensed to do this) does not get paid. They place a lien on the property where they did the work for the amount owed (some states allow addition of collection costs, attorneys fees, and the like). This also applies to subcontractors hired by your contractor. You pay the contractor, he does not pay his sub, you get the lien. Does not sound fair, but that’s the simplistic view of how it works.