Urbana performs a contract with Virgil to add a sun porch to Virgil's house,but Virgil does not pay.In most states,Urbana can create a lien and place it on Virgil's property by filing
A)a written guaranty contract.
B)a writ of attachment.
C)a writ of execution.
D)a written notice of lien.

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A written notice of lien is the appropriate choice as it is a legal claim against a property to secure payment for work or materials provided for that property. This lien can be filed with the local county recorder's office and prevents the property owner from selling or transferring ownership of the property until the debt is paid. Choice A is incorrect as a written guaranty contract is not relevant to this situation. Choice B and C are also incorrect as writs of attachment and execution are used in situations where a court orders property to be seized to satisfy a debt, but in this case, Urbana is creating a lien as a means of securing payment.

Urbana Performs a Contract with Virgil to Add a Sun