What is required to place a mechanics lien on someone?
A mechanic’s lien is an important technique to recover payment for work that you performed to improve real property such as roofing or landscaping. The requirements for using such a lien vary from state to state.Recording the LienAlthough the prerequisites for using a mechanic’s lien vary from state to state, all states require a mechanic’s lien to be recorded with the county recorder’s office where the property located. The mechanic’s lien is a one-page document that most legal stationary stores and several websites can provide in blank form suitable for filling out and recording in your state.Prior to RecordingState laws usually vary depending upon whether you acted as a general contractor or as a subcontractor. If you were acting as a subcontractor, some states require you mail a preliminary notice to the property owner before start work. If you fail to mail the notice, you cannot record a lien if you’re not paid.Content of LienIn general, the lien will require the following informa
