Escrow & Title
In Oklahoma, a mechanic's lien filed by an unpaid contractor attaches to the property and:
AHas no effect on title or marketability
BCan cloud title and prevent sale until satisfied or released; it gives the contractor a security interest in the property for unpaid labor or materials✓ Correct
CExpires automatically in 30 days
DOnly affects the contractor's personal property
Explanation
A mechanic's (materialman's) lien gives contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers who improve real property a security interest in that property for unpaid work or materials. In Oklahoma, these liens can be filed and enforced, clouding title until paid or bonded.
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