– 16 – 1. This chart is to be used strictly as a guideline to facilitate mechanic’s lien inquiries. Parties using this resource should ensure they are independently confirming the information contained herein before relying on the same. RELEASING THE LIEN PRIOR TO FILING SUIT An undertaking as described D.C. Code § 40-303.16 may be offered before any suit is brought to discharge the property from existing liens. Notice must be given to the party whose lien it is sought to have discharged. The same proceedings as described in D.C. Code § 40-303.16 shall be had in relation to the undertaking to be given after the commencement of the suit. The undertaking must be effective to pay any judgment that may be rendered in any suit that may thereafter be brought for the enforcement of said lien. D.C. CODE § 40-303.17 RELEASING THE LIEN AFTER A SUIT IS FILED The owner of the building and premises to which the lien may have attached may (1) pay into court the amount claimed by the lienor, and such additional amount, to cover interest and costs, as the court may direct; or (2) file a written undertaking, with one or more sureties, to be approved by the court, to the effect that he or she and they will pay the judgment that may be recovered, which may include interest and costs. Provided that when the surety is provided by bond, only one bond is required, and the judgment shall be rendered against all the persons so undertaking. Upon the payment of the money into the court, or the approval of the undertaking the property is released from the lien. The complainant must be given at least 5 days notice of the defendant’s intention to apply to the court to release the lien. The complainant may object to the court’s approval. D.C. CODE § 40-303.16 BY STATE MECHANIC’S LIEN LAWS DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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