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Attempting a fraudulent lien claim in Maine owners recourse?

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Anonymous Contractor

Can a lien be placed on an owner using fraudulent information in Maine? What is the owners recourse if it is meant as a nuisance lien?

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Trusted Advisor/Partner at Bopp & Guecia
| 6 reviews
Dec 2, 2021

No, a valid lien cannot be placed on an owner’s property using fraudulent information in Maine. The applicable Maine statute uses the phrase “a true statement of the amount due the claimant,” so fraudulent information would not qualify. Among other possible claims, it sounds like you would have claims for Declaratory Judgment, Quiet Title, and Slander of Title.  

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Trusted Advisor/Partner at Bopp & Guecia
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Dec 2, 2021

Here is a link to some additional information you may want to consider as well: https://www.levelset.com/blog/a-mechanics-lien-was-filed-on-my-property-what-do-i-do-now/ 

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