Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Massachusetts

Mechanic's lein

What is the process for getting alein on a property I did work on but diddn't receive payment


Asked on 2/27/08, 12:40 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Craig J. Tiedemann Kajko, Weisman & Colasanti, LLP

Re: Mechanic's lein

The mechanics lien law is a very complicated, strictly-enforced procedure; even lawyers often fail to comply with its necessary requirements. Missing or blowing one of the lien law's many, staggered requirements automatically results in the dissolution of the lien as a matter of law, and nothing can bring a dissolved lien back. In other words, do NOT try filing and perfecting a mechanics lien yourself.

I have significant experience with mechanics liens, and have even tried several of them to successful verdict. If you are serious about trying to create, perfect and enforce a mechanics lien to secure the collection of the amounts you claim are due, feel free to contact me directly.

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Answered on 2/27/08, 5:21 pm


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