Mike operates an upholstering business. He goes to Hans' house to reupholster a sofa for Hans. After the work was complete, Hans refused to pay the agreed price. Mike wants to assert a lien against the sofa in order to collect the money due to him. Is Mike entitled to a lien under these circumstances?

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Mike is entitled to a lien because he is an artisan who improved personal property. Artisans, such as upholsterers, have the right to assert a lien against personal property that they have worked on to ensure payment for their services. In this case, Mike can assert a lien against the sofa that he reupholstered for Hans in order to collect the money owed to him. The other choices are incorrect because the presence of a surety or the possession of the chair are not relevant factors in determining whether an artisan is entitled to a lien.

Mike Operates an Upholstering Business