A Connecticut Mechanics Lien is a legal right granted to contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, laborers, and other parties who have provided labor or materials to improve real property in Connecticut. This lien gives them the right to file a claim against the property in order to receive payment for services rendered. It is a powerful tool that is used to secure payment for the value of services or materials provided, even if the owner of the property has already paid the contractor. The two types of Connecticut Mechanics Lien are pre-lien notices and lien claims. A pre-lien notice is a document that is served on the owner of the property to inform them of the individual’s intention to file a lien against the property. A lien claim is the actual filing of a lien against the property. It is a formal legal document that is filed with the town clerk in the municipality where the property is located. Once a lien claim is filed, the owner of the property must pay the lien amount in order to clear the lien and regain title to the property.