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§ 44A-7 – Definitions.

44A-7. Definitions. Unless the context otherwise requires, the following definitions apply in this Article: (1) Contractor. – A person who contracts with an owner to improve real property. (2) First tier subcontractor. – A person who contracts with a contractor to improve real property. (3) Improve. – To build, effect, alter, repair, or demolish any […]

§ 44A-9 – Extent of claim of lien on real property.

44A-9. Extent of claim of lien on real property. A claim of lien on real property authorized under this Article shall extend to the improvement and to the lot or tract on which the improvement is situated, to the extent of the interest of the owner. When the lot or tract on which a building […]

§ 44A-10 – Effective date of claim of lien on real property.

44A-10. Effective date of claim of lien on real property. A claim of lien on real property granted by this Article shall relate to and take effect from the time of the first furnishing of labor or materials at the site of the improvement by the person claiming the claim of lien on real property. […]