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Mechanics Lien 101: What You Need to Know as a Contractor

No matter your industry, payment disputes and collections are a common issue.  You may have performed all the work described in your contract – same completion dates, same scope of work, same everything – but you still are not paid.  In some cases, your client may be dealing with unknown financial issues that are impacting … Read more

Does mechanics lien affect credit score?

Mechanic’s lien claims are attached to a real estate property, while credit scores are attached to an individual or business entity.  While it’s unlikely that the recorded mechanic’s lien claim would be directly linked to any individual’s personal credit report, it’s also quite likely that owners or general contractors who issue payments in a delinquent … Read more

Can a mechanics lien be used to gain a property title?

A mechanic’s lien is a privilege authorized by state law that permits contractors, suppliers and certain qualifying construction professionals who have provided labour or materials to improve real property to publicly record the value of the unpaid improvements against the property owner’s title.  A claimant who has filed a mechanic’s lien claim must first file … Read more

Mechanics lien vs tax lien

A mechanic’s lien is a privilege authorized by state law that permits contractors, suppliers, and certain qualifying construction professionals who have provided labor or materials to improve real property to publicly record the value of the unpaid improvements against the property owner’s title. A tax lien is a legal claim made by the government for … Read more

Mechanics Lien vs artisan’s lien 

A mechanic’s lien is a privilege authorized by state law that permits contractors, suppliers, and certain qualifying construction professionals who have provided labor or materials to improve real property to publicly record the value of the unpaid improvements against the property owner’s title.  The term “artisan’s lien” may be defined more specifically by the law … Read more

Mechanics Lien vs construction lien 

Although certain state laws may draw a distinction between the term “mechanic’s lien” and “construction lien,” the terms generally refer to the same thing.  Construction workers are no longer commonly referred to as mechanics, but the term survives based on the statute. Mechanics who work on automobiles or other movable equipment are not entitled to … Read more

Mechanics Lien vs judgment lien

A mechanic’s lien is a privilege authorized by state law that permits contractors, suppliers and certain qualifying construction professionals who have provided labour or materials to improve real property to publicly record the value of the unpaid improvements against the property owner’s title.  A judgment lien is created after a party has prevailed in a … Read more

Mechanics Lien vs small claims

A mechanic’s lien is a privilege authorized by state law that permits contractors, suppliers and certain qualifying construction professionals who have provided labour or materials to improve real property to publicly record the value of the unpaid improvements against the property owner’s title.  Small claims court is a litigation section that allows the parties to … Read more

Mechanics Lien vs Stop Notice 

A mechanic’s lien is a privilege authorized by state law that permits contractors, suppliers, and certain qualifying construction professionals who have provided labor or materials to improve real property to publicly record the value of the unpaid improvements against the property owner’s title.  A stop notice is a separate statutory privilege available in a limited … Read more

Mechanics Lien vs Bank Lien

A mechanic’s lien is a privilege authorized by state law which permits contractors, suppliers and certain qualifying construction professionals who have provided labor or materials to improve a real property to publicly record the value of the unpaid improvements against the property owner’s title. A bank lien permits a lender to foreclose on the property … Read more