Lien in Vermont
State-specific overview · Property & Real Estate
Vermont enforces mechanic's liens with a 6-month filing deadline and requires notice to the property owner within 30 days of first work.
How Vermont treats Lien
Vermont Statutes Annotated Title 6, § 4251 et seq. governs mechanic's and materialman's liens, requiring notice to the property owner within 30 days of first furnishing labor or materials. The lien must be filed within 6 months of the date work was completed or materials supplied. Vermont recognizes judgment liens, tax liens, and consensual liens on real property. Lienholders must comply strictly with notice and filing procedures to preserve their lien rights.
The general definition of Lien
A legal claim against property to secure payment of a debt or obligation.
A lien gives someone the right to hold or sell another person's property if a debt isn't paid. For instance, a mechanic who fixes your car might place a lien on it, meaning you can't sell or transfer the car until you pay the repair bill. The person holding the lien doesn't own the property, but they have a legal interest in it that must be satisfied before the owner can freely sell it.
Read the full Lien entry →This page is a plain-English reference and is not legal advice. State laws change frequently. For specific situations consult a licensed attorney in Vermont.