How do I get a mechanic's lien? How do I remove a mechanic's lien?
Answer
mechanic's lien. (1821) A statutory lien that secures payment for labor or materials supplied in improving, repairing, or maintaining real or personal property, such as a building, an automobile, or the like. — Also termed lien of the mechanic; artisan's lien; chattel lien (for personal property); construction lien (for labor); garageman's lien (for repaired vehicles); laborer's lien (for labor); materialman's lien (for materials).
LIEN, Black's Law Dictionary (11th ed. 2019)
In New York State, Lien Law, art 2 covers mechanic's liens. Other code sections may apply.