A lien is a legal claim filed with the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State or county recorder. Every person or firm that has furnished work or provided material to build or improve your property is entitled to a mechanic's lien on the property.Establish property records and record real estate transactions within Hennepin County. (b) "Lien" means an encumbrance on property as security for the payment of debt. "Lien" does not include a nonconsensual common law lien. This guide will walk you through the steps in filing a Minnesota mechanics lien, from protecting your lien rights to enforcing your lien before it expires. A lien attaches to real property every year on January 2 for the amount of property taxes due. This essay helps US states to make more informed decisions. A mechanics lien is a legal tool that provides the unpaid party with a security interest in the property. No information is available for this page.