One of the most annoying things that can happen to an association is to have a mechanic's lien filed against association property. The lien, until the lienor is paid, can block the sale of every unit in the association. An association may pay a contractor in full and still have a mechanic's lien filed if the contractor failed to pay one of his suppliers or subcontractors. It is important for the manager and the association to make sure that the language in the contract precludes any chance of a mechanic's lien being filed against the association unless the association has failed to pay the contractor for one reason or another.

There are many things that should be included in a contract to help avoid mechanic's liens. Here is a list of many of them.

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