A person or company that has the legal right to demand payment through a lien or bond claim.
In lien law, a claimant is any party who has the legal right to file a mechanic's lien, stop notice, or bond claim for unpaid labor, materials, or services furnished to improve real property. Eligible claimants typically include general contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, equipment lessors, and design professionals, though the specific parties entitled to lien rights vary significantly by state statute. A claimant must generally follow precise notice and filing requirements to preserve and enforce its lien rights.
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