Escrow & Title
In West Virginia, a 'mechanic's lien' can be filed by:
AA lender whose mortgage is unpaid
BA contractor or supplier who has provided labor or materials to improve real property but has not been paid✓ Correct
CThe county for unpaid property taxes
DThe WVREC for unpaid license fees
Explanation
A mechanic's (or materialman's) lien in West Virginia gives contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers the right to file a lien against improved real property if they have not been paid for labor or materials provided to improve the property.
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