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Maine Discharge of Lien by Individual

Maine Discharge of Lien by Individual

Q: Does a lien ever go away?

For instance, in California, most mechanic&#039;s liens will expire after 90 days from the date it was recorded, but in Florida, the lien will be in effect for a year.

Q: What happens when a lien is released?

It basically states that you&#039;ve paid the subcontractor what is owed, they accept the payment in full, and they waive the right to put a lien on your property. Simply present this form to the subcontractor with your payment and ask them to sign it. Make sure you get their signature!

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Liens - Construction - Mechanics

State:

Maine

Control #:

ME-05-09

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Description

While Maine law does not have a specific provision that addresses how liens are released, this form is a general purpose form which allows a lien holder to release a lien after being paid in full.

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FAQ

The lender will also notify the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) that the loan has been paid in full. If you don't receive the lien release, submit a request to your lender for proof that the loan has been satisfied. This request can be made through the DMV or directly to the lender.

The removal of a lien on a motor vehicle or real property after the claim has been satisfied is referred to as a discharge of lien.

For instance, in California, most mechanic's liens will expire after 90 days from the date it was recorded, but in Florida, the lien will be in effect for a year.

It basically states that you've paid the subcontractor what is owed, they accept the payment in full, and they waive the right to put a lien on your property. Simply present this form to the subcontractor with your payment and ask them to sign it. Make sure you get their signature!

Lien release letters should have a conspicuous title such as Release of Lien at the top of the page. The first paragraph should list the date the lien was placed on the property and the names and addresses of both the lienholder and the owner of the property.

1 : a charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law The bank had a lien on our house. 2 : the security interest created by a mortgage the lien of a mortgage.

A Lien Release (also considered a Lien Cancellation or Release of Lien) is a legally binding document that is sent by the current lien holder, the individual who has leased the property or provided payment to secure the property, that informs any debt in relation to that property has been fulfilled and they relinquish

Help Resources. Centralized Lien Operation To resolve basic and routine lien issues: verify a lien, request lien payoff amount, or release a lien, call 800-913-6050 or e-fax 855-390-3530.

Liens have a higher priority than discharges because of specific legislation. Sometimes liens can be removed "in trust". A discharge in trust is a method used to remove a lien via a third party, usually a lawyer.In some cases, parties may take steps to have a lien removed by a Consent Order or a Court Order.

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Discharge of Lien by Individual

Note: This summary is not intended to be an all-inclusive discussion of Maine's construction or mechanic's lien laws, but does include basic provisions.

What is a construction or mechanic's lien?

Every state permits a person who supplies labor or materials for a construction project to claim a lien against the improved property. While some states differ in their definition of improvements and some states limit lien claims to buildings or structures, most permit the filing of a document with the local court that puts parties interested in the property on notice that the party asserting the lien has a claim. States differ widely in the method and time within which a party may act on their lien. Also varying widely are the requirements of written notices between property owners, contractors, subcontractors and laborers, and in some cases lending institutions. As a general rule, these statutes serve to prevent unpleasant surprises by compelling parties who wish to assert their legal rights to put all parties who might be interested in the property on notice of a claim or the possibility of a claim. This by no means constitutes a complete discussion of construction lien law and should not be interpreted as such. Parties seeking to know more about construction laws in their state should always consult their state statutes directly.

Who can file a lien in this state?

Maine law permits any party who performs labor or furnishes labor, or materials, for the purposes of erecting, altering, moving, or repairing, a house or building, including a wharf or pier, by virtue of a contract with the consent of the owner, to claim a lien. M.R.S.A. Â§ 3251.

How long does a party have to file a lien?

The liens mentioned in Â§ 3251- Â§ 3254 may be preserved and enforced by action against the debtor and owner of the property affected by filing an action against the debtor and owner within 120 days after the last labor, services, or materials are provided. M.R.S.A. Â§ 3255.

Are liens assignable?

Maine statutes on construction liens do not specifically speak to whether liens may be assigned to other parties.

Does this state require or provide for a notice from subcontractors and laborers to property owners?

Yes. A party that provides labor, materials, or services without a contract with the property owner risks losing his lien if the property owner sells the property. Although Maine law is extremely complex on this issue, as a general rule, when a party provides labor, materials, or services to a property owner without a contract with the owner (hereinafter called subcontractor), that party is generally entitled to a lien for the value of labor, materials, or services provided. However, the owner is entitled to claim as a defense that the subcontractor is only entitled to a lien for the amount of the balance remaining due on the contract between the owner and the principal contractor. This defense only applies, however, to sums paid from the owner to the contractor before the subcontractor files suit or provides a Notice to Owner. This Notice communicates to the owner that the owner has a responsibility to ensure that the subcontractor is paid or the owner may be required to pay the amount due twice.

In addition, Maine law states that If a party provides labor, materials, or services, without a contract with the property owner, that owner may use a written notice to deny responsibility for the improvements. However, Maine law allows a party to file a Notice of Furnishing within ninety (90) days after he ceases to provide labor, materials, or services. This Notice will preserve the lien claimant's lien and must be filed with the register of deeds.

Does this state require or provide for a notice from the property owner to the contractor, subcontractor, or laborers?

No. Maine statutes do not require property owners to provide notices to contractors, subcontractors, or laborers.

Does this state require a notice prior to starting work, or after work has been completed?

No. Maine statutes do not require a Notice of Commencement or a Notice of Completion as required in some other states.

Does this state permit a person with an interest in property to deny responsibility for improvements?

Yes. If labor, materials, or services were not furnished by a contract with the owner of the property affected, the owner may prevent a lien by giving written notice that the owner will not be held responsible. M.R.S.A. Â§ 3252.

However, the lien claimant may preserve his lien by filing a Notice of Furnishing.

Is a notice attesting to the satisfaction of a lien provided for or required?

No. Maine law does not require a party who has had their lien satisfied to provide or file a Notice of Satisfaction. However, please see ME-08-09 Release of Lien as an example of a form that could be used by a lien holder to provide a property owner with documentation that the lien has been satisfied after payment in full.

By what method does the law of this state permit the release of a lien?

As stated above, Maine statutes have no specific provision for the release of a lien. However, please see M.R.S.A. Â§ 3263, regarding the filing of a petition by the property owner requesting that the court order the lien holder to accept a bond and release the lien.