A lien on property (such as a building or an invoice) given by statute to a worker or contractor who performs work or furnishes materials for the improvement of that property, until compensation is made for the improvement. Until that lien is satisfied, it usually takes precedence over all other liens.
a lien filed by anyone (contractor, subcontractor, trades) who has done work on the property or supplied materials used on the property and who has not been paid.
a claim against real property for work done or materials supplied for the property
a claim against the value of a building or property to secure payment for materials or services provided to improve the property
a claim created by state statutes to secure payment for labor and material consumed in the improvement of real property
a claim granted by statute against real property that has been improved by virtue
a claim, like a mortgage or home equity loan, made against your property and recorded with the county recorder
a creature of statute and, however equitable a lien claim may be, it does not exist unless the one claiming the land has substantially complied with all requirements of the statute
a financial hold on a property because of a debt to a trades person, usually for goods or services rendered in home construction or remodeling
a legal claim to real property until a debt has been paid
a legal process which seeks to guarantee payment for contracted services rendered on an improved piece of property
a lien for unpaid services
a lien placed against a piece of real property by one that has provided goods or services to the property
a lien placed on real estate by a person or company that supplies improvements to the real estate but is not paid
a method used by contractors or others involved in improving real property to ensure that they are paid for services performed and materials supplied
an action against property for the value of the improvement
an additional right available to those vendors who perform work and labor or
an encumbrance on your home which must be satisfied before you can sell your property
a remedy by which a person or entity may be entitled to proceed directly against real property to collect a certain debt owed
a right given to laborers, subcontractors and professional service providers to secure payment for labor, material or services rendered to improve a
a security device by which unpaid contractors, subcontractors and suppliers may enforce payment for services and materials through the lien process
a special legal right and remedy for parties who contribute labor, materials, rental equipment or services to improve real property
a statement that a contractor has performed improvements on a property and has not been paid in full
a statutory lien that secures payment for labor or materials supplied in permanently improving, repairing, or maintaining real property
A debt encumbrance placed against a property's title to satisfy a debt owed by a homeowner who has hired someone to do work on the house, but did not fully satisfy what is owed.
A type of lien created by statute in most states, which exists for those who have performed work on a motor vehicle. The lien attaches to the vehicle and is intended to make sure that person gets paid.
A lien created by judgement for the purpose of paying for work performed and materials furnished in construction, repair or improvements to land, or attached to the land.
A claim that secures priority payment for services, labor, and/or and materials provided toward erecting, repairing, or improving a building or other structure.
A claim created by statutory law in most states, existing in favor of mechanics or other persons who have performed work or furnished materials in and for the erection or repair of a building. A mechanic's lien attaches to the land as well as the building.
The right given by state law for a supplier of goods or services to impose a lien on the property that has been improved by the goods or services, where payment has not been received, even if there is no contractual agreement between the owner and the creditor.
A claim for payment for services rendered or materials furnished to a property owner and filed on record in the county where the property is located. Also known as mechanic's and material men's lien, or M&M lien.
A lien existing in favor of mechanics, suppliers, or other persons who have supplied materials or performed work in connection with the construction or repair of a building or other improvement.
A lien created by law which exists in favor of persons who have performed services or furnished materials in the erection or repair of a building.
A lien created by statute for the purpose of securing priority of payment for the price or value of work performed and materials furnished in construction or repair of improvements to land.
A mechanics lien is a claim against the property by a contractor or other party who performed work on the property and is owed an outstanding payment.
The right of an unpaid contractor, laborer or supplier to file a lien against property to recover the value of his work. Virginia allows the claimant to file the lien after title has passed to the new owner and gives the lien priority over the new owner's interest.
The legal enforceable claim, which a person who has performed work or provided materials is, permitted to make against title to the property or as a preferential person in the event the estate or business is liquidated.
A lien issued for the purpose of securing payments for work performed and material used in construction or improvement of the property.
A lien created by law which exists in favor of persons who have performed services or famished materials in the construction, repair or remodeling of a building.
A lien placed on real property in favor of parties who have performed work or furnished materials for the improvement of real estate.
A lien on real property, created by statue in many years, in favor of persons supplying labor or materials for a building or structure, for the value of labor or materials supplied by them; in some jurisdictions, a mechanics lien also exists for the value of professional services; clear title to the property cannot be obtained until the claim for the labor, materials, or professional services is settled; timely filing is essential to support the encumbrance, and prescribed filing dates vary by jurisdiction
A lien created to secure the money owed for labor and furnished for uncompensated improvement made to a property.
The right of an unpaid contractor or subcontractor to file a lien against property to recover the amount due to him/her.
A legal restriction on the property placed by a hired person or company to prevent non-payment by the owner. A Lien Waiver Certificate releases the lien right upon payment by the owner.
Encumbrance placed against a property to satisfy any unpaid invoices to a sub-contractor or supplier.
A lien created by statute which exists against real property in favor of persons who have performed work or furnished materials for the improvement of the real estate. A lien allowed by statute to contractors, laborers, and materialmen on buildings, or other structures upon which work has been performed or material supplied.
A lien created by state law for debts owed to a carpenter, contractor, plumber or other entity hired by the property’s titleholder for services performed or materials provided to repair or improve the property.
A legal claim by contractors, laborers and suppliers placed on real estate upon which work has been performed or for which materials were supplied and not paid for.
A lien or claim placed on a property as security for payment for work performed in the construction of the property and is not compensated for that work. back
The ability for an unpaid contractor or subcontractor to process a lien against property for compensation.
A statutory lien to secure payment to materialmen and mechanics for materials and services used to repair, improve, or maintain real property.
A type of lien issued on behalf of persons supplying labor or materials for a job to guarantee payment. Under it, clear title to the property cannot be obtained until the claim is settled.
A mechanics' lien is a hold on property for the benefit of someone whose work or property improves the property. It is called by various names, including materialman's lien, supplier's lien, laborer's lien, construction lien and others. Through "perfecting" a lien, the technical term for establishing a mechanics lien, the owner's title to the property suffers an interference that will have to be addressed before the owner can restore clear title.