Which type of lien is associated with a particular property?

A specific lien is directly tied to a particular piece of property, representing a claim against that specific asset. This type of lien arises from the obligation of the property owner to pay a debt that is directly associated with the property itself. For example, a mortgage is a specific lien because it is tied to the real estate being financed; if the borrower fails to make payments, the lender can foreclose on that specific property.

In contrast, a general lien attaches to all of an individual's property or assets rather than a specific piece of property. This means that it encompasses a wider array of items owned by the debtor and is not limited to a single asset. Therefore, it does not provide the same focused claim that a specific lien does.

Voluntary and involuntary designations relate to the manner in which the lien is created, with voluntary liens being established by the agreement of the parties (like mortgages) and involuntary liens being imposed without the consent of the property owner (such as tax liens). However, neither of these designations specifically addresses the association of the lien with a particular property in the same way that a specific lien does.

Thus, the correct answer highlights the unique characteristic of a specific lien, which is its direct association with a particular property