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An Introduction to Mechanics Liens

Author:
Thomas Sputo, Ph.D., P.E., S.E., SECB
Course #0008265
PDH: 1 hrs
Price: $10.00

Course Description

A mechanic's lien is a security interest in the title to property for the benefit of those who have supplied labor or materials that improve the property. The lien exists for both real property and personal property.

This continuing education pdh course will have you study mechanics lien law as applied in the United States. You will be introduced to the history of mechanics liens, who can file mechanics liens, the creation, perfection, and enforcement of liens, the priority of liens, and the protection of real property from liens.

Specific Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, the student will be familiar with

• The development of mechanics lien laws
• Who can file a mechanics lien
• The creation, perfection, and enforcement of liens
• The priority of liens
• The protection of real property from liens.

Introduction to Mechanics Liens