About Mechanic's Liens

If your business plan includes any kind of construction or renovation, you need complete information about what you may be getting into. For example, anyone who will be hiring workers to build a structure needs to be familiar with the mechanic’s lien. Any contractor, subcontractor, or materials provider you work with could be eligible to take this legal action if you do not repay them.

Whether you need legal defense against a lien, or simply want to learn more avoid avoiding one, the Minneapolis business lawyers at Skjold ▪ Barthel, P.A. can help. Our experienced legal staff can answer your questions and provide excellent legal representation in and out of court. Call our offices today at 612-746-2560.

What is a Mechanic’s Lien?

Mechanic’s liens are meant to protect builders and contractors from nonpayment for services. They were developed in recognition of the fact that people who provide services are uniquely vulnerable to this problem. When a company does not receive fair payment for a good, they have the option of taking it back. Construction companies cannot simply demolish structures for which they have not been paid.

A successful mechanic’s lien compensates contractors for non-payment by giving them partial ownership of a piece of property they have worked on. They may receive part of the value of the building or the land on which it is built. Depending on the contract involved, a business owner may not fully own his or her property until the construction teams have been fully repaid.

If you have any further questions about these laws and how they apply to you, our knowledgeable Minneapolis mechanic’s lien lawyers can answer them.

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The Minneapolis business attorneys at Skjold ▪ Barthel have helped our clients with a wide variety of legal and business matters. To discuss what we can do for you, contact us at 612-746-2560.