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Do I have a problem with the lien?

Virginia

I am a subcontractor who just asserted a mechanics lien against a GC. However, the lien is asserted against a warehouse that they rent and do not own. Is there an issue with this?

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May 18, 2021

You don't have a problem with the lien per se. However, if the landlord has not essentially consented to allow liens to be placed on its land due to non-payment for tenant improvements, then the lien would only attach to the value of the leasehold and not to the underlying land.

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May 19, 2021
Yes. There is an issue. Your lien only attaches to the leasehold interest of the GC which may have little or no value.
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