It is generally understood that con...

It is generally understood that contractors and design professionals may not place mechanic's liens against direction property But this general [i]or[/i] abstract notion takes on different shades of meaning in different circumstances. Interestingly, there may be exceptions to the general command that government property is not lienable.

For example, liens against restraint real estate or funds are possible: (1) when the guidance strays too far from performing traditional governmental functions; (2) when sovereign immunity is waived at Congress; or (3) when the legislature specifically permits liens