The debtor's liability on a secured debt, such as a mortgage or mechanic's lien on a home, may be discharged.
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On March 19, 2009, the plaintiff recorded a mechanic's lien on the property for $682,728 against the property.
From the orlandosentinel.com
The effects of the mortgage or mechanic's lien, however, cannot be discharged in most cases if the lien affixed prior to filing.
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When a bank repossesses a home, it typically hires a lawyer to check whether there are other claims on the property, such as a mechanic's lien.
From the washingtonpost.com
If the bill is not paid within 90 days, Trane goes to court and obtains a mechanic's lien on the building where the equipment is installed.
From the time.com
Along the way, frozen pipes in the unheated house broke and a contractor hired to do repairs filed a mechanic's lien requiring payment before the title could be transferred.
From the charlotteobserver.com
While some have filed mechanic's liens against L.B. Builders, they must file a lawsuit to enforce the lien, which takes more time and money.