\n(a) A complaint filed pursuant to the provisions of this section and G.S. 44A-24.8 shall contain all of the following:\n(1) A statement of the terms of the written agreement for broker services on which the lien is based or a copy of the written contract or agreement.\n(2) The date when the written agreement for broker services was made.\n(3) A description of the services performed.\n(4) The amount due and unpaid.\n(5) A description of the property that is subject to the lien.\n(6) Any other facts necessary for a full understanding of the rights of the parties.\n(b) The plaintiff shall file the action against all parties that have an interest of record in the commercial real estate; provided that a lender shall not be made a party to any suit to enforce a lien under this Part unless the lender has willfully caused the nonpayment of the commission giving rise to the lien: a foreclosure action for a lien claimed pursuant to this Part shall be brought pursuant to the provisions of this Article.\n(c) Valid prior recorded liens or mortgages shall have priority over a lien under this Part. (2011-165, s. 1.)
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