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Mechanic Lien Release Form
What Is a Release of Mechanic Lien?
A Mechanic Lien Release is a document that can be used when individuals (property owners or project owners) have paid their contractors (builders, mechanics, repairers, etc.) in full for the services they conducted on the property (or project). The purpose of the document is to release property from any liens or claims held by contractors and confirm that the work is completed and the debt is satisfied.
If you did not pay for the services a contractor provided you and the contractor submitted a Mechanic Lien, it will appear on your property's public records. To remove this type of lien from your property you should use a Mechanic Lien Release Form. Generally, individuals can use two types of this form:
- Conditional Mechanic Lien Release. In this document, the parties state the type of work that is done and the amount that is supposed to be paid for it;
- Unconditional Mechanic Lien Release. This type of lien release is the most common one, and it includes a statement that the payment is satisfied in full.
Completing a lien release can be overwhelming, especially if you have never done it before. You can check out our Mechanic Lien Release template that can be downloaded below.
How to File a Mechanic Lien?
A Mechanic Lien is a lien that a contractor can put on a property (or project) of an individual to make sure their services will be covered in full. The purpose of this type of lien is to guarantee that the contractors will be paid for all the work they have done on the individual's property.
The process of filing a Mechanic Lien Form can be vary depending on the state and county you are in. Usually, you are supposed to submit the lien for recordation at the recorder's office of the county where the property (or project) you worked on is located.
When Can a Mechanic Lien Be Filed?
Since the main purpose of a Mechanic Lien Form is to ensure the payment to the contractor is made, it can be filed whenever the other party (a property owner or a project owner that can be addressed as the client) did not pay for the services they received.
Different states may have requirements for filing mechanic liens. Some of them require a lien to be filed within a certain deadline, from a month to a year after the work was done (or materials were furnished). Nevertheless, it can be a good idea to check with the state's lien laws or make an appointment with a local lawyer before filing a Mechanic Lien.
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