A lien gives the creditor certain rights over the property of the debtor until the debt is paid. A mechanic's lien, sometimes called a materialman'...

When a lien is filed, it states the amount that is owed to the contractor. If the stated amount is paid in full, the contractor should file a full...

An issue sometimes arises where the property owner doesn't want to make the final payment until the lien is released, and the contractor doesn't wa...