Christie hires Treadwell Construction to build a deck on the back of her house. After it is completed, she realizes that she really cannot afford the deck and therefore refuses to pay Treadwell for their services. According to a state law, when a contractor works on real estate secures an interest in the labor and materials used to improve the property. What type of lien may Treadwell Construction pursue?

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Treadwell Construction may pursue a statutory lien, as it is a right granted by statute to contractors and others to secure payment for labor and materials used to improve property.

Christie Hires Treadwell Construction to Build a Deck on the Back