Escrow & Title

In Maine, a mechanic's lien filed by a contractor who performed unpaid work on a property:

AHas no priority over a previously recorded first mortgage
BCan take priority over a mortgage depending on when work began✓ Correct
CIs only valid for 30 days after filing
DDoes not affect the ability to sell the property

Explanation

In Maine, mechanic's liens can relate back to when work first began on the project. If work started before a mortgage was recorded, the mechanic's lien may have priority over that mortgage.

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