What Is a Construction Lien? 

A construction lien (also called a mechanic’s lien) is a legal claim placed on a property by contractors, subcontractors, laborers, or material suppliers who have not been paid for work performed or materials supplied for a construction or renovation project. 

The lien is attached to the property itself, not just the owner, meaning the property cannot usually be sold, refinanced, or transferred with clear title until the lien is resolved. 

Construction liens are designed to protect parties in the construction chain by giving them a security interest in the property they helped improve. 

What can you expect from the Cirrito Fine Homes Inc Team 

How do we prevent liens from being filed on your property? We pay suppliers and subcontractors directly and on time. In addition, we collect and provide conditional/unconditional lien releases from material suppliers and subcontractors as payments are made.  

 Difference between a conditional and unconditional lien release? 

Conditional Lien Release: Becomes effective only after payment is actually received and clears.
Commonly used before or at the time of payment request. 

Unconditional Lien Release: Takes effect immediately upon signing.
Commonly only be used after payment has fully cleared. 

When a supplier is paid for their materials and payment has cleared, we request an unconditional lien release. The unconditional lien release is a legal document confirming that a supplier/subcontractor has been paid in full and waives their right to file a lien against your property. Copies of conditional/unconditional lien releases are available upon request for your records and peace of mind. 

At the end we provide lien free projects. Our payment process is designed to prevent surprise lien notices after the fact. By paying vendors directly and securing unconditional material and labor releases, we help ensure your property remains protected.