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Alaska Statutes.

Title 9. Code of Civil Procedure

Chapter 45. Actions Relating to Real Property

Section 167. Liability of Nonconsensual Common Law Lien Claimant or Grantee.

AS 09.45.167. Liability of Nonconsensual Common Law Lien Claimant or Grantee.

(a) A person who offers a claim of nonconsensual common law lien for recording or filing that is not accompanied by a specific order from a court of competent jurisdiction recognized under state or federal law authorizing the recording or filing of the lien is liable to the owner of the property affected by the lien for actual and punitive damages, as well as costs and actual reasonable attorney fees.

(b) A grantee or other person purportedly benefited by a claim of nonconsensual common law lien that has been recorded or filed who refuses to release the lien upon request of the owner of the property affected by the lien is liable to the owner for actual and punitive damages, as well as costs and actual reasonable attorney fees.

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Last modified 9/3/2005