to hold, as security for payment, personal property that a guest has brought into the hotel (also referred to as an innkeeper's lien). inchoate lien—a lien that may be defeated if the relevant judgment is vacated or a motion for a new trial is granted. involuntary lien—a lien arising without the lienee's consent. judgment lien—a lien imposed on a judgment debtor's non-exempt property. judicial lien—a lien obtained by judgment, levy, sequestration or other legal or equitable process or proceeding. junior lien—a lien that is junior or subordinate to another lien on the same property. landlord's lien—a lien which empowered a landlord to seize a tenant's property and sell it to satisfy overdue rent. manufacturer's lien—a statutory lien that secures payment for labour or materials expended in producing goods for another. maritime lien—see above. mechanic's lien—also sometimes referred to as an artisan's lien, chattel lien, construction lien, labourer's lien, in various jurisdictions. mineral lien—a lien on working interest that secures payment for labor or materials expended by oilfield service companies. mortgage lien—a lien on the mortgagor's property securing the mortgage. municipal lien (United States)—a lien by a municipal corporation against a property owner for the owner's proportional share of a public improvement that specifically and individually benefits the owner. possessory lien—a lien allowing the creditor to keep possession of the encumbered property until the debt is satisfied. second lien—a lien that is next in rank after a first lien on the same property. secret lien—a lien not appearing of record and unknown to the purchasers; a lien reserved by the vendor and kept hidden from third parties to secure the payment of goods after delivery. solicitor's lien—the right of a solicitor to recover his costs from a client. It is broader than a conventional lien. special lien—a possessory lien by which the possessor of goods has the right to retain specific goods until a debt incurrent in connection with the goods has been paid (also referred to as a particular lien). The opposite of a general lien. statutory lien—a lien arising solely by force of statute. tax lien—a lien on property and all rights to property imposed by the taxing authority for unpaid taxes. vendee's lien—a buyer's lien on the purchased land as security for repayment of purchase money paid in, enforceable if the seller cannot or does not convey good title. vendor's lien—a seller's lien on land as security for