Escrow & Title
A Mississippi property is subject to a mechanic's lien filed by a contractor who was not paid for improvements. The lien:
AIs automatically removed when the property is sold
BMust be paid or released before a clear title can be conveyed✓ Correct
COnly affects the contractor's ability to re-enter the property
DExpires after 90 days without enforcement
Explanation
A mechanic's lien (materialman's lien) encumbers the property's title. A buyer cannot receive clear title until the lien is paid, bonded over, or otherwise released.
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