Liens won't automatically hurt your credit. Consensual liens are harmless, so long as they're repaid. Others, such as mechanic's or judgement liens, can negatively impact your financial situation. Aim to keep all of your liens consensual to keep your credit score and report in good standing.
A lien is a claim that is usually recorded, against a piece of property or against an owner, in order to satisfy a debt or other obligation. The purpose of the lien is to enable the lienholder or creditor to institute an action to foreclose his lien. This means that the property can be sold by the creditor.
Releasing a Lien The individual lienholder must sign off in the proper lien release section on the certificate of title; The vehicle owner must obtain a lien release letter; or. The vehicle owner must obtain a general Affidavit – State Form 37964 that is signed by the individual lienholder.
To file a lien, the claimant must provide a sworn statement and notice of intent to hold a lien on the property to the recorder's office in the county where the property is located. Within 60 days (90 days for non-residential projects) from the date that services and labor were provided, the lien must be filed.
Record the Claim of Lien in the County Register of Deeds where the Owner's property is located, within 90 calendar days after last labor or material. Serve a copy of the recorded Claim of Lien on the Owner's Designee within 15 days from date of recording by certified mail or personal delivery.
How to File A Michigan Mechanics Lien: A Step By Step Guide Prepare your mechanics lien form. Fill out the lien form. Your name & address. Legal description of the property. Name of the property owner or lessee. Dates of furnishing. Contract amount, or hourly rate. Sign the lien and have it notarized. Statutory form language.
The general rule is that a lien must be filed no later than 90 days after the last date of furnishing labor and/or materials to the project.
A contractor, subcontractor, supplier, or laborer who provides an improvement to real property may acquire a construction lien under the Michigan Construction Lien Act (CLA).