Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Pennsylvania

To remove the mechanics' lien, either the company that claims it did the work would have to record a document satisfying or removing the lien. If the company won't do that, you'd have to file a court action to remove the lien. There are strict time limits for that, and it sounds like you may have missed them.

This is not a DIY matter, because these liens are totally statutory and the statutes and court procedures have to be followed precisely.

You may still be able to settle on the property. The buyer's title company may allow you to leave money in escrow with it to cover the lien until you succeed in having it removed.

Talk to your lawyer and have her/him talk to the title company.

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