Nonconsensual common law liens against real property shall not be recognized or be enforceable. Nonconsensual common law liens claimed against personal property shall not be recognized or be enforceable if, at the time the lien is claimed, the claimant fails to retain actual lawfully acquired possession or exclusive control of the property.
History: Laws 1999, ch. 144, § 5.
Effective dates. — Laws 1999, ch. 144, § 11 made the Lien Protection Efficiency Act effective July 1, 1999.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 48 - Liens and Mortgages
Article 1A - Lien Protection Efficiency
Section 48-1A-1 - Short title.
Section 48-1A-2 - Findings; purpose.
Section 48-1A-3 - Definitions.
Section 48-1A-4 - Construction.
Section 48-1A-5 - Non-enforceability of nonconsensual common law liens.
Section 48-1A-8 - Action to void lien; order to show cause; service of process.
Section 48-1A-9 - Orders; liability for costs and attorney fees; damages.