Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Maine

Can a sole proprietor put a real estate lien on a customer/client's property for non-payment of services?


Asked on 8/03/11, 10:48 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jerome Gamache Ainsworth Thelin & Raftice, P.A.

A mechanic lien can be asserted by a sole proprietor or an entity such as an LLC or a corporation. However, the lien is available only in certain instances for services that improve a property value, or its listing for sale.

Garden variety personal services, contracts, etc cannot be the basis for a lien. In fact, a wrongful lien may expose the other party to damages for slander of your title.

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Answered on 8/03/11, 12:18 pm


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