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Legal and Regulatory
Satisfaction of Lien Generally Requires Payment of Legal Fees
Liens are the go-to tool for contractors when payment is in jeopardy. Once filed and recorded, the lien encumbers the real property where the work has been done. For the property to be released from the lien, the lien needs to be satisfied. Sounds simple, but sometimes things get complicated.
By Patrick Barthet
January 14, 2021
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by Patrick Barthet
Patrick Barthet is founder and principal of The Barthet Firm, a 12 lawyer construction practice which has been serving South Florida’s construction industry for over 25 years. Publisher of the award winning blog, thelienzone.com, the firm provides regular advice to construction professionals. Also instructive is thelienzonepodcast.com, regularly presented by fellow principal, Alex Barthet.
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