In accordance with the Miller Act and the Department of Labor, Mr. A. Falanga and his company "CREW69", hereby gives intent to notice that has a lien upon your property in result of non-payment of services from "Blue Roof Operation". We hereby demand that the amount of $11,076.60 be paid by money order or certified check on or before February 17, 2006, and notify that unless said claim is paid within the herein specified time, your house will be advertised for sale and sold at Public Auction at our warehouse.
It goes on with more, stating that FEMA, the US Army Corp of Engineers, PRTS Inc., Direct Installation Services and Bramer Construction hasn't been cooperative in paying. They then state that under Florida Labor Laws, they have the right to put a lien on our property.
One, they put two tiny pieces of tarp on our roof, covering perhaps 20% of one side of our roof. Two, can they take our house for FEMA, etc. not paying? And three, how in the h*ll can they charge $11,076.60 for two tiny pieces of tarp?!? We had the whole roof replaced for just over $7,000.00. What can we do? I thought we should contact our local TV stations, and our senators to let them know what is going on?
They can't take our house, can they?
Thanks for your help.
http://www.sio.org/html/miller.html
I think you're being scammed.
I have been following a similar path here in FL too...
First do not do anything without thought.
Second think again!
Everyone means well but can cost you a great deal of money.
Attorneys do not come free and guess what? YOU PAY! It should not be necessary!
There are lots of people to help you and they do not charge a dime!
If you have no contract with the "roofers" it is a bluff at this point. Even a lien is a very slow and drawn out process to get in place. If you respond to their notice keep copies and get a return receipt confirmation.
I have all the names of State officers if it seems too much to find them. I am working with an unpaid insurance claim, but many are the same people.
DO NOT PANIC and get the press involved. 15 minutes of fame will just make you look foolish...and the press loves to make us all out to be OLD FOOLS!
Take a deep breath and begin tomorrow to find out the real facts...good luck!
Relax about losing your home. You have seen the reaction of your fellow FREEPERS...they would barage the Governor with emails if necessary!