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Connecticut law of mechanic's liens. (Credit Column).

Business Credit

| June 01, 2003 | Bukowski, Chester J., Jr. | COPYRIGHT 2003 National Association of Credit Management. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

As one might expect, Connecticut, as one of the New England states, has a rather arcane and archaic set of laws governing mechanic's liens. Until recently, Connecticut statutory and case law has generally favored the rights of property owners over the rights of contractors and suppliers. This article will summarize what suppliers need to know in order to protect their lien rights under Connecticut law.

Who Can File a Mechanic's Lien?

Connecticut follows the general, national rules defining the kind of work that can support the filing of a mechanic's lien. The basic lien statute, C.G.S. Sec. 49-33, gives lien rights to "any person who has supplied labor ...

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