Property Ownership
A mechanic's lien is filed by:
AA lender when a borrower defaults on a mortgage
BA contractor, subcontractor, or supplier who has not been paid for work or materials✓ Correct
CA judgment creditor to attach a debtor's real estate
DThe government to collect unpaid property taxes
Explanation
A mechanic's lien (also called a materialman's lien) is a security interest in real property filed by contractors, subcontractors, or material suppliers who have not been paid for labor or materials used to improve the property.
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