Design professional's lien

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-001595",
  "term": "Design professional's lien",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A statutory claim against real property to secure payment for services rendered by architects, engineers, land surveyors, or other design professionals. This lien provides a mechanism for these professionals to recover unpaid fees for their pre-construction design work. The specific requirements and enforcement procedures for such liens are governed by state law, often similar to mechanic's liens.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/design-professional-s-lien/"
}