Which lien arises from nonpayment of claims by those who worked on a property?

• A. General Lien
• B. Specific Lien
• C. Mechanic's Lien
• D. Federal (IRS) Tax Liens

Answer: (C)

Mechanic's lien is a construction-related claim filed by contractors, subcontractors, or material suppliers when they aren’t paid for work or materials used to improve real property. This lien attaches to the property itself, not just to the owner’s other assets, and it can secure payment by giving the lienholder a right to receive proceeds from the property or even to foreclose if the debt remains unpaid. That direct link to people who actually worked on the property is what sets this lien apart. General liens attach to all of a debtor’s property and typically come from judgments or other obligations, while federal tax liens stem from unpaid taxes. A mechanic’s lien is specifically the remedy for nonpayment to those who contributed labor or materials to the property.