Under NRS 108, which of the following parties has priority in a mechanic's lien situation on a residential property?
Correct Answer
A) All valid liens have equal priority
Under Nevada lien law (NRS 108), properly filed mechanic's liens generally have equal priority regardless of the order of filing or the type of claimant.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
All valid liens have equal priority under Nevada lien law (NRS 108). Unlike some states that prioritize based on filing order, Nevada treats properly filed mechanics liens as having parity — no single type of claimant (general contractor, subcontractor, or supplier) automatically ranks above another.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option B: The general contractor who filed first
The general contractor who filed first is incorrect. Nevada does not award priority based on who files a lien first. Filing order does not create a hierarchy among lien claimants.
Option C: Subcontractors over the general contractor
Subcontractors over the general contractor is incorrect. Nevada law does not create a preference for subcontractors over general contractors in mechanic's lien priority. All valid claimants share equal standing.
Option D: Material suppliers over labor contractors
Material suppliers over labor contractors is incorrect. Nevada makes no distinction between materials and labor in assigning lien priority. Both categories of claimants are treated equally.
Memory Technique
Think 'Nevada = No VIP lien.' Everyone stands in the same line — no one gets to cut in front. Equal footing for all valid lien claimants.
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