A mechanic's lien is a powerful tool in that it becomes a red flag on the title of the property, and it can inhibit the sale or refinance of the property (and often puts a property owner/borrower in default of their loan agreement). As to the non-paying upstream contractor, when an...
(3) The existence of such trust funds shall not prohibit the filing or enforcement of a labor, mechanic or materialmen’s lien against the affected real property by any lien claimant, nor shall the filing of such a lien release the holder of such funds from the obligations created under th...
How long can mechanic's lien stay on property? Can the owner force us to release it? As you mentioned above, South Carolina is generally considered an unpaid balance state. Meaning, an owner can't be forced to pay a subcontractor or supplier's lien if the owner's already paid the GC....