Partial Waiver and Subordination of Lien
(Mechanic's Lien) (MA)

Summary

This template for a partial waiver and subordination of lien subordinates the rights of a party claiming a lien on real property pursuant to Mass. Ann. Laws ch. 254 §§ 1 through 33 to the rights of others, usually a lender. This template includes practical guidance and drafting notes. This partial waiver and subordination of lien is used by a contractor, subcontractor, design professional, or supplier and must be recorded in the registry of deeds or land court division where the original notice of contract (see Notice of Contract (MA) for a template notice of contract) was recorded in the form provided by the statute, or substantially similar form. The granting of a partial waiver and subordination of lien does not affect the lien rights of any party claiming under Mass. Ann. Laws ch. 254 §§ 1 through 33. This partial waiver and subordination of lien complies with the requirements of Mass. Ann. Laws ch. 254 § 32. For a detailed discussion of Massachusetts mechanic's liens, see Mechanic's Liens (MA) and Mass. Ann. Laws ch. 254 §§ 1 through 33. For a full listing of key content covering mechanic's liens, see Mechanic's Lien Resource Kit.