§ 48-2-1 [“Lien” defined.]
§ 48-2-2 Mechanics and materialmen; lien; labor, equipment and materials furnished; definition of agent of owner
§ 48-2-2.1 Procedure for perfecting certain mechanics’ and materialmen’s liens
§ 48-2-3 [Improvement of city or town lot or street; lien on lot.]
§ 48-2-4 [Lien covers improvements and land.]
§ 48-2-5 Preference over other encumbrances
§ 48-2-6 Time for filing lien claim; contents; notice of lien
§ 48-2-7 [Claims against two or more buildings or improvements;
§ 48-2-8 Recording of liens; indexing; fees
§ 48-2-9 Petition to cancel lien; security
§ 48-2-10 Limitation of action to enforce
§ 48-2-11 [Construction with knowledge of owner subjects land to lien; notice by owner of nonresponsibility.]
§ 48-2-12 Contractor liable for liens of subcontractors
§ 48-2-13 [Rank of liens; order of payment.]
§ 48-2-14 Joinder of actions; attorney fees; costs
§ 48-2-15 [Materials exempt from attachment or execution for purchaser’s debts.]
§ 48-2-16 [Personal action for recovery of debt not affected.]
§ 48-2-17 Contractors; workmen’s compensation insurance premiums; rights against performance bond
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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 48 > Article 2 - Mechanics' and Materialmen's Liens

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