A lien placed on a building or other improvement on the land, and on the land itself, as security for the payment for labor done and materials furnished for improvement.
A lien created by statute that secures the priority of payment for the price or value of labor and materials provided in the construction or repair of improvements to land. A construction lien attaches to the land and the improvements.
lien to secure payment for work and materials in erecting or repairing a building or other structure
Created to secure priority of payment for the value of work performed and materials furnished, such as in well drilling and operations.
Lien to secure the compensation of those who have done work on a property or have been directly instrumental to its' improvement.
An action against a business brought forth by unpaid venders or workers.
Created by statute to assist suppliers and laborers in collecting their accounts and wages. Widely used in the construction industry, they are a special statutory lien against real property and improvements to secure payment for labor and materials.
A claim created by state statutes for the purpose of securing priority of payment of the price or value of work performed and materials furnished in erecting or repairing a building or other structure, and as such, attaches to the land as well as buildings and improvements erected thereon.
A statutory lien created in favor of contractors, laborers and materialmen, surveyors, engineers and architects who have performed work or supplied materials for construction or repair of improvements to a property.
A claim provided for under state statutes securing the priority of payment for the value of work and materials furnished in the construction or repair of real property.
A lien placed on property by laborers or material suppliers who have contributed to an improvement.
A claim in favor of mechanics, contractors, laborers or material suppliers against a building or other structure. The lien can only be filed by persons who worked on the building or supplied materials.
A lien given by law upon a building or other improvement upon land, and upon the land itself, as security for the payment for labor done upon, and materials furnished for, the improvement.
Statutory lien in favor of laborers and materialmen who have performed work or furnished materials or supplies to a work of improvement. If not paid, they have a right to record a lien within a prescribed period of time.
A claim created by law for the purpose of securing priority of payment of the price or value of work performed and materials furnished in building or repairing a structure or personal property. laintiff -- A person who brings an action; the party who complains or sues in a personal action and is so named on the record.
A lien on real estate, created by operation of law, that secures the payment of debts due to persons who perform labor or services or furnish materials incident to the construction of buildings and improvements on the real estate.
A lien given by statute to persons supplying labor, materials or services to improve real property. To perfect the lien, certain notices and recordings are required.
Also referred to as a construction lien and may be obtained by those who furnish labor, materials or professional services in the improvement of an owner's land or buildings. The contractor must file a lien with the Clerk of Circuit Court within six months after completing the work.
A claim filed in the land registry office by an individual, or company, for labour or material, or both, supplied for the improvement of the property.
A statutory lien created in favor of materialmen and mechanics to secure payment for materials supplied and services rendered in the improvement, repair or maintenance of real property.
lien allowed by law upon a building or other improvement upon land, as a security for the payment of labor done and materials furnished for improvement. Many contractors have acquired properties through this legal mechanism.
Lien given by law upon a building or other improvement or upon the land itself, as security for the payment of payment for labor done and materials furnished for improvements. A claim filed against a property, by a subcontractor or supplier, in an effort to guarantee payment because all liens must be paid before closing.
A lien established by law in favor of those who provide labor or material for the improvement of real estate.
A lien created by statute for the purpose of securing priority of payment for work performed or materials furnished in construction or repair of improvements to land.
A lien allowed by statute to contractors, laborers and material suppliers on buildings or other structures upon which work has been performed or materials supplied.
An encumbrance filed by a subcontractor or supplier against a property to ensure payment of goods or services.
A lien placed against a building by contractor doing service on the building.
A claim against a property for money owing. A lien may be filed by a supplier or a subcontractor who has provided labor or materials and has not been paid. A lien must be properly filed by a claimant. It has a limited life, prescribed by statute that varies from province to province. If the lien-holder takes action within the prescribed time, the homeowner may be obliged to pay the amount claimed by the lien-holder.
A statutory lien on a specific property for labor or materials contributed to a work of improvement.
A legal, enforceable claim for payment to a person who has performed work or supplied materials used in the construction or repair of a building. The building and land is attached as security for payment of the claim. Mechanic's liens are permitted by the laws of most states. Also called a materialmen's lien.
A lien created by statute on a specific property for labor or materials contributed to an improvement on that property.
A claim created by state statutes for the purpose of securing priority of payment of the price and value of work performed and materials furnished in constructing, repairing or improving a building or other structure, and which attaches to the land as well as to the buildings and improvements thereon.
A claim against a property for money owing to a supplier, subcontractor or other person or company who has provided labour or materials.
A lien on property by someone who provided labor or materials to improved it.
A lien created by state law for the purpose of securing priority of payment for the price of value of work performed and materials furnished in construction of repair of improvements to land that is attached to the land as well as the improvements.
In many states, a contractor has the right to make a claim against a property if the contractor is not paid in full. If the property is sold, the contractor is paid from the proceeds.
A legal claim against property for payment of services or goods provided by someone who performed work on the property.
A claim against a property by someone who has provided materials and/or labour and has not been paid.
A claim created by law to secure priority of payment for work performed and materials provided by a vendor. Land may be attached as well as buildings, equipment, or other property.
Imposed against property for nonpayment of labor fees.
A Statutory Lien in favor of laborers and materialmen who have contributed to a work of improvement.
A claim created by state statutes 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, and which attaches to the land as well as to the improvements.
A statutory lien created in favor of contractors, laborers and materialmen who have performed work or furnished materials in the erection or repair of a building.
Subcontractors or suppliers sometimes will file an encumbrance, or mechanic's lien, against a property to seek payment.
An encumbrance filed on title to a property by contractors or workmen who claim that the owner still owes them money for labor or materials expended to improve the property.
Any payment owed to a contractor for work done on the property.
Protection given to laborers and suppliers in the form of a lien on the property that has been improved or repaired.
A legal claim placed on real estate by someone who is owed money for labor, services or supplies contributed to the property for the purpose of improving it.
A lien 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 statutory lien in favor of persons contributing labor, material, supplies, etc. to a work of improvement upon real property.
A lien and binding legal encumbrance against physical property, provided by law to a party who repairs or similarly adds value to an item of property which secures payment for that party's contracted and subsequently provided services.
Suppliers of goods and or services (painter, plumber, electrician, lumber co., concrete co., etc.) will sometimes file an encumbrance, or "mechanic's lien", as a claim against real property for non-payment of work performed and or materials supplied.
A lien placed on real estate which secures the payment of debts that are due to persons who perform labor or services or furnish materials for the construction of buildings and improvements on the real estate.
a lien obtained by an unpaid subcontractor or supplier through the courts. When enforced, real property - such as your home - can be sold to pay the subcontractor or supplier.
A mechanic's lien is often filed by subcontractors or suppliers seeking payment for work or services performed without receipt of payment.
A lien which usually results from a contractor or supplier not being paid for services rendered or materials delivered in the construction, remodeling, expansion, etc. of a building.
A claim against property by an individual owed money for services or supplies contributed to the repair or improvement of the property. This type of lien is typically made by contractors.
A lien on a property issued to secure payment for labor and material used in construction or improvement of that property.
A lien, created by statute in most states, in favor of persons who have performed work or furnished material used in the construction of a building or other improvement; also called a materialmen's lien.
A lien placed on property by someone who has furnished goods or services to the property. For example, if someone has done work on a building, and has not been paid for that work, then they may place a lien on the property within ninety (90) days of completing the work for the amount due. Mechanic's liens are treated like mortgages in the sense that they can be foreclosed by the holder of the lien.
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 created by statute to allow unpaid contractors, laborers or suppliers who have performed work on or furnished materials for the construction of a building to recover the value of their work
A claim created by law for the purpose of securing priority payment for work performed and material furnished by a mechanic or other person who has done construction or repair of a building. Such a claim attaches to the land as well as buildings and improvements erected on land.
A lien, which must be verified and recorded, that is placed on property by persons who have performed work (laborers) or furnished materials (suppliers) and have contributed to the improvement of a property because the person(s) have not been paid.
Claim placed against a property by unpaid workers or suppliers.