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Construction lien

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-001223

A legal claim against real property, also known as a mechanic's lien, that secures payment for labor, materials, or services provided for the improvement of that property. It allows contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to place a lien on the property if they are not paid for their work. The specific requirements for filing and enforcing a construction lien vary by state law.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-001223
FieldLaw
Record as JSON 
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  "definition": "A legal claim against real property, also known as a mechanic's lien, that secures payment for labor, materials, or services provided for the improvement of that property. It allows contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to place a lien on the property if they are not paid for their work. The specific requirements for filing and enforcing a construction lien vary by state law.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/construction-lien/"
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