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Section 29-2-101 – Persons Entitled to Liens; Extent of Lien on Realty; Exceptions.

29-2-101. Persons entitled to liens; extent of lien on realty; exceptions. (a) Every contractor, subcontractor or materialman performing any work on or furnishing any materials for any building or any improvement upon real property shall have for his work done or plans or materials furnished a lien upon the building or improvements, and upon the […]

Section 29-1-402 – Priority of Liens.

29-1-402. Priority of liens. (a) Except as provided in this section, the liens provided by this act shall be on an equal footing without reference to the date of the filing of the lien statement. (b) Any lien perfected in compliance with this act attaches to the real property, fixtures, materials, machinery or supplies furnished […]

Section 29-1-201 – Definitions; Agency Relationships Presumed.

29-1-201. Definitions; agency relationships presumed. (a) Except as otherwise provided, as used in this act: (i) “Contractor” means: (A) A person employed by and contracting with an owner to improve an owner’s property including: (I) An architect; (II) A professional engineer; and (III) A surveyor. (ii) “Furnish” includes selling or renting; (iii) “Improve or improvement” […]

Section 29-1-312 – Lien Statement to Be Filed; Contents; Notice; Fee.

29-1-312. Lien statement to be filed; contents; notice; fee. (a) In order to have a perfected lien pursuant to this act, a lien claimant shall file with the county clerk a lien statement verifying the accuracy of the lien and the allegations set forth in the lien statement, sworn to and acknowledged by the lien […]

Section 29-1-313 – Notice of Satisfaction to Be Filed.

29-1-313. Notice of satisfaction to be filed. (a) Whenever any debt which is secured by a lien pursuant to this act is paid and satisfied, the lien claimant shall file notice of satisfaction of the lien in the office of the county clerk of any county in which the lien is filed and the lien […]