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Discovering a mechanic’s lien on your home can be alarming. Liens can affect your ability to sell, refinance, or fully enjoy your property. In many cases, liens are filed improperly, overstated, or based on disputed work.
McClanahan Powers represents homeowners and property owners in matters involving challenging, reducing, and removing mechanic’s liens. We help clients understand their options and take appropriate action.
A mechanic’s lien is a statutory tool that allows contractors and subcontractors to assert a claim against property for unpaid work. While liens serve an important purpose, they are subject to strict legal requirements.
If those requirements are not met, a lien may be invalid.
We often see liens that are:
Each of these issues can form the basis for a challenge.
Depending on the situation, homeowners may:
We evaluate the lien, the underlying work, and the payment history to determine the best approach.
We take a practical, strategic approach:
Our goal is to clear your title and resolve the underlying dispute.
If a mechanic’s lien has been filed against your property, contact McClanahan Powers to discuss your options for removal. We represent homeowners throughout Fairfax County and Northern Virginia.
