In my state a mechanics lein against a property can be used to take a foreclosure action against the property. If you do it right, you can file both items at the same time, but that is tricky enough that it takes a very good attorney to do it right. Then the actual forclosure can take from 2 months to 2 years or more depending on the backlog at the court. Do not go the revenge route. The justice system takes a dim view of those types of actions.
