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?
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.
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/