Mechanics' liens on public construction projects are a fact of life. Although they may seem familiar, it does not pay to regard them too casually. Mechanics' liens are statutory creatures, and anyone ...

The mayor is ordering a six-month suspension in order to review the controversial system and add homeowner protections.

While the process for filing and perfecting a mechanic’s lien (also called a construction lien in certain states) varies from state to state, federal bankruptcy law applies to all states. As a result, ...

In the guest column “Tax lien sales are inefficient, unjust” (Sept. 18th, Poughkeepsie Journal,) the writer suggests that the City of Poughkeepsie's method of enforcing delinquent taxes is unjust and ...

What Is a Tax Lien? A tax lien is a government's legal claim against a noncompliant taxpayer's assets to ensure tax payment. It arises when an individual or business fails to pay owed taxes. The lien ...

Liens are legal claims on property that are often placed by creditors or government agencies to secure property taxes, contractor fees and other unpaid debts. Common types include tax, judgment, ...

The Internal Revenue Service said Thursday that it is making major changes to its tax lien process in an effort to help struggling taxpayers get a fresh start with their tax liabilities. Processing ...

A mortgage lien is a mortgage lender’s legal right to take legal possession of your home if you fail to pay your debt — a process known as foreclosure. This claim makes your home the collateral that ...