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Mechanic's Lien

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A mechanic's lien is a claim granted by statute against real property that has been improved by virtue of the work performed by a contractor or the materials furnished. A mechanics lien, if enforced, permits the party who filed the claim to force a sale of the real estate to pay the claim.

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