Insurance & LiensQuestion 1517 of 1605
A mechanics lien attaches to:
a.The owner's interest in the improved real property and the work of improvement
b.The construction lender's loan proceeds only
c.The subcontractor's equipment
d.The contractor's business assets
Explanation
A mechanics lien attaches to the real property that was improved (the owner's interest) and the work of improvement, allowing foreclosure against that property to satisfy the claim. It does not attach to the contractor's or subcontractor's own assets.
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