Escrow & Title

A 'vendor's lien' arises when:

AA contractor files a mechanic's lien for unpaid work
BA seller who provided financing has not been fully paid the purchase price✓ Correct
CA property management company holds a lien for unpaid management fees
DA utility company places a lien for unpaid services

Explanation

A vendor's lien (seller's lien) is an implied equitable lien that arises in favor of the seller when they have conveyed title but have not yet received the full purchase price. It can arise in seller-financed transactions.

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