A Massachusetts Release of Lien for Property is a legal document used to remove a lien on a property once a debt or obligation has been settled. This document serves as proof that the lien holder no longer has any claim or interest in the property and releases the property from any encumbrances. It is crucial to file a Release of Lien to ensure the property's title is clear and marketable. There are different types of Massachusetts Release of Lien documents, including: 1. General Release of Lien: This is the most common type of release and is used when all outstanding debts or obligations related to the property have been paid in full by the property owner. It releases the lien holder's interest in the property. 2. Partial Release of Lien: This type of release is applicable when only a portion of the debt or obligation related to the property has been satisfied. It allows the property owner to remove the lien on the part of the property that has been paid off while keeping the lien on the remaining portion until further settlement. 3. Conditional Release of Lien: Sometimes, a lien holder may release a lien conditionally, which means the release becomes effective only if certain conditions are met. For example, a contractor may provide a conditional release of lien upon receiving a final payment for a construction project. 4. Final Release of Lien: Once a lien holder has been fully paid, they issue a final release of lien to confirm that all financial obligations have been met, and the lien is permanently removed from the property's title. 5. Lien Discharge: Similar to a release of lien, a lien discharge is obtained when a lien holder acknowledges that the debt has been satisfied, but it does not remove the lien from the property's title. Instead, it holds the lien as discharged, indicating that it is no longer an active claim. 6. Subordination Agreement: In some cases, a property may have multiple liens on it. A subordination agreement is used to change the priority of these liens, allowing a specific lien holder to move ahead of others in terms of repayment priority. To execute a Massachusetts Release of Lien for Property, it is important to include relevant information such as the property owner's and lien holder's names and contact details, property details (address and legal description), the outstanding debt or obligation being discharged, and the terms and conditions of the release. This document must be signed and notarized by both parties involved to be legally binding and enforceable.