Legal Definitions - Supplier's lien

A supplier's lien is a type of lien that gives a person or company who supplies materials used during work performed on a property a security interest in that property. It is similar to a mechanic's lien, which is a legal claim against a property for unpaid work or materials used in construction or repairs.

For example, if a contractor hires a supplier to provide materials for a construction project, and the contractor fails to pay for those materials, the supplier may file a supplier's lien against the property. This gives the supplier the right to take legal action to recover the value of the materials supplied.

Another example would be a supplier of building materials who provides lumber, concrete, or other materials to a construction site. If the contractor fails to pay for those materials, the supplier may file a supplier's lien against the property to secure payment.

These examples illustrate how a supplier's lien can protect suppliers from financial losses when they provide materials for construction or repairs. It gives them a legal claim against the property, which can be used to recover the value of the materials supplied if the contractor fails to pay.