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lien

[leen, lee-uhn] / lin, ˈli ən /
NOUN
right to dispose of property
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In Jan. 2024, Saxon placed the $1.8 million “mechanics” lien on the property in order to secure compensation for his work as project manager and construction-related services, according to court filings.

From Los Angeles Times

Justice Department and the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service have called fake liens a form of “paper terrorism.”

From Los Angeles Times

The firm said in a statement that all medical providers had legitimate liens that entitled them to money from the client’s settlement, including McClelland’s.

From Los Angeles Times

This fall, another Delaware-registered company took out a lien on all of Slater’s attorney fees from the county cases, according to an Oct.

From Los Angeles Times

Your attorney will also need to work with you through the closing process, which includes transferring the deed and recording the lien with the county.

From MarketWatch