A bill that would extend lien rights for real estate brokers has passed the state House Judiciary Committee, The Coloradoan reports. House Bill 1288, the Commercial Real Estate Brokers’ Commission Security Act, proposed by Rep. B.J. Nikkel, R-Loveland, would allow brokers to place a lien on a property if the property owner fails to pay the money due to the broker. The broker would first be required to give at least a 30-day notice of intent to file a lien and simultaneously seek mediation of the dispute, and finally give notice when a lien is recorded.