Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Florida Principle and Practice Licensure Practice Exam

Which of the following is classified as a lienable item?

1. Post office

2. V.A. Hospital

3. County courthouse

4. Leased car rental ticket counter in an airport

The correct answer is: Leased car rental ticket counter in an airport

Liens are legal claims or rights against a property, typically as a result of unpaid debts or obligations. They are usually associated with tangible property that can be subject to financing or construction-related obligations. In this context, the leased car rental ticket counter in an airport is classified as a lienable item because it is associated with a commercial property that generates income. Since the ticket counter is a tangible asset tied to a contractual lease agreement, it can be leveraged for securing a lien in case of financial disputes regarding the lease or related services. On the other hand, the other choices—such as a post office, a V.A. hospital, and a county courthouse—represent government or governmental entity properties where the ability to place liens is typically restricted or non-existent, often because they are not subject to the same financial obligations as private enterprises. Government properties usually have sovereign immunity, which protects them from liens, hence they would not be classified as lienable items in the same context as commercial lease properties.