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If a mechanics lien is issued and the debtor pays a partial payment does that release the lien

VermontLien ReleasesMechanics Lien

I cleared the land for a federally and state funded solar panel system (commercial). I have not been paid for this job. I have several thousands of dollars tied up in equipment rental, labor and fuel

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Jul 14, 2020
Payment will not automatically release a mechanics lien - whether that's partial or full payment. Still, when a lien has been partially paid, sometimes the customer will expect you to act - whether that's releasing the lien in full, partially releasing the lien, or amending the filing. Ultimately, though, that will put a claimant in a bit of a tough spot. Levelset discusses potential options in great detail, here: I Received Partial Payment — What Should I Do With My Mechanics Lien? This article may be useful as well: Construction Lien Release Process: the Timeline is Tricky.
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