71-3-521. Scope. This part creates and provides for the attachment and enforceability of a construction lien against real estate in favor of a person furnishing services or materials under a real estate improvement contract. A nonconsensual lien against real estate for improvements made thereon may not arise except as provided in this part.

Terms Used In Montana Code 71-3-521

  • Attachment: A procedure by which a person's property is seized to pay judgments levied by the court.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • lien: means a lien against real estate arising under this part. See Montana Code 71-3-522
  • Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201