Page 551 - Important Provisions of The New Civil Code

Article 2242. With reference to specific

immovable property and real rights of the

debtor, the following claims, mortgages and

liens shall be preferred, and shall constitute an

encumbrance on the immovable or real right:

(1) Taxes due upon the land or building;

(2) For the unpaid price of real property sold,

upon the immovable sold;

(3) Claims of laborers, masons, mechanics

and other workmen, as well as of architects,

engineers and contractors, engaged in the

construction, reconstruction or repair of

buildings, canals or other works, upon said

buildings, canals or other works;

(4) Claims of furnishers of materials used in

the construction, reconstruction, or repair of

buildings, canals or other works, upon said

buildings, canals or other works;