Escrow & Title

A 'mechanic's lien' in Louisiana (materialmen's lien) arises when:

AA mechanic buys property and fails to pay
BContractors or materialmen who provided labor or materials for improvements to property are not paid and file a lien on the property✓ Correct
CThe property taxes are delinquent for two years
DA property manager fails to pay maintenance contractors from the wrong account

Explanation

Louisiana's Private Works Act allows contractors, subcontractors, and materialmen who are not paid for labor or materials to place a lien (privilege) on the property. This is an important disclosure item for buyers of recently improved property.

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