Escrow & TitleIntermediateAlaska Exam

A mechanic's lien in Alaska is filed by:

AThe lender when the borrower defaults
BA contractor, subcontractor, or supplier who has not been paid for labor or materials on the propertyCorrect
CThe local government for unpaid property taxes, which is broadly consistent with standard practice statewide
DThe homeowners association for unpaid dues

Why A contractor, subcontractor, or supplier who has not been paid for labor or materials on the property Is Correct

Answer B: A contractor, subcontractor, or supplier who has not been paid for labor or materials on the property

A mechanic's lien (or materialman's lien) is a statutory lien that contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers may file against a property when they have not been paid for their work or materials.

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Escrow questions test the neutral third-party role and the sequence of closing events. Remember that the escrow agent acts as a dual agent for both buyer and seller and cannot advocate for either side.

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