Escrow & Title
A Rhode Island property has a 'mechanic's lien' filed against it. What does this mean?
AAn auto mechanic has a shop on the property
BA contractor or supplier who performed work or supplied materials has a lien for unpaid amounts✓ Correct
CThe city has placed a code enforcement lien on the property
DThe property has a mortgage in default
Explanation
A mechanic's lien (or materialman's lien) is filed by a contractor, subcontractor, or material supplier who has not been paid for work or materials provided to improve the property. It encumbers the property's title and must be resolved before a clean title can be conveyed.
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