Which of the following is the consequence of an unpaid subcontractor failing to file his lien on time? The owner had contracted with the general contractor who in turn had contracted with this subcontractor.
A) He would lose his right to place a charge against the owner's property, but he can sue the contractor on the contract.
B) He can submit documents giving his reason and he will be allowed to file the lien late.
C) He loses his right to claim against the building but can sue the owner of the property directly.
D) He will lose all of his remedies.
E) He will lose his right to place a charge against the owner's property, but he can sue the owner directly for the amount owed him, because his work and materials went into the owner's house.

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If the subcontractor fails to file his lien on time, he would lose his right to place a charge against the owner's property, but he can still sue the contractor on the contract. This is because the lien filing deadline is a procedural requirement, and not meeting it does not extinguish the subcontractor's underlying contractual rights.

Which of the Following Is the Consequence of an Unpaid