Off market propery has a mechanics lien

[Garret L.]

A wholesaler has a property for sale but the title search came back with a $2,500 mechanics lien. I understand to clear the lien someone must get paid $2,500 but in this case who gets paid? The contractor is no longer in the country and unreachable. The lawyer that filed the lien is no longer in business. Is there another way to get a clear title on this property?