Escrow & Title
A 'mechanic's lien' can be filed by:
AA car mechanic owed money for auto repairs
BA contractor or supplier who has not been paid for work done on a property✓ Correct
CA lender whose mortgage is unpaid
DThe government for unpaid property taxes
Explanation
A mechanic's lien (materialman's lien) is filed by contractors, subcontractors, or suppliers who have not been paid for labor or materials provided for improvements to a property.
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