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Yes, but it will only affect the half interest of the co-owner named in the judgment.

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Q: Can a property lien be placed on jointly owned property in PA?
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Can someone put a lien on your home when it is a personal loan and what if the house is jointly owned and the owners are not married?

A Mechanic's lien can be placed on a jointly owned home without the necessity of a lawsuit. All other liens against real property even that which is jointly owned must be obtained through the prescribed legal procedure (lawsuit) of the state in which the property is located.


Can a lien be placed on a property jointly owned by 2 people primary house or rental property if one of the owners has a judgment against them by a creditor?

can a property or business be liened if one of the owners, owe debts


Can a lien be placed on your home for credit card debt if it is jointly owned and the other party is not responsiblbe for the debt of the cards?

yes


When a judgment is executed is it an 'automatic' lien on the debtor's property?

A judgment in most cases (except for small claims) can be executed as a lien against real property. It is not "automatic" the judgment creditor must file the judgment as a lien against property solely owned by the debtor or if the portion that is owned by the debtor when the property is jointly held. Judgment creditor liens cannot be placed against marital property held as Tenancy By The Entirety where only one spouse is the debtor.


Can a bank put a lien on jointly owned property when only one person is the named debtor in Virginia?

Certainly, there is no reason they can't. They may not be able to foreclose on the property, but if it is sold, the debtor's share will go toward the lien.


Is it legal for a lien to be placed on a joint loan if both parties are not on the property for the lien?

Liens are not placed on loans. Liens are placed on the property that secures the loan. If a co-signer who does not own the property secured by the loan is sued for default, the lender could obtain a judgment lien and then use it to take any property owned by that party to satisfy the debt.Liens are not placed on loans. Liens are placed on the property that secures the loan. If a co-signer who does not own the property secured by the loan is sued for default, the lender could obtain a judgment lien and then use it to take any property owned by that party to satisfy the debt.Liens are not placed on loans. Liens are placed on the property that secures the loan. If a co-signer who does not own the property secured by the loan is sued for default, the lender could obtain a judgment lien and then use it to take any property owned by that party to satisfy the debt.Liens are not placed on loans. Liens are placed on the property that secures the loan. If a co-signer who does not own the property secured by the loan is sued for default, the lender could obtain a judgment lien and then use it to take any property owned by that party to satisfy the debt.


Can a credit card company put a lien on jointly owned property when only one person is the named debtor in California?

yes. as long as the debtor holds interest in the property at the time.


Can a lien be placed on real property that is owned with spouse that is not involved in civil dispute?

yes but if you both file a homestead on the property it protects you property fron leins and such


Can jointly owned property be seized after a financial judgment?

Property can be seized by a financial judgement even if it is jointly owned. There are however ways to get around this. There are waiver and judgements that can be put into place to protect a spouse or business partner from incurring loss from a lien or judgement. The laws differ in each state so it is always best to consult an attorney on these matters.


Can a lien be put on property you're renting to pay credit card debt?

No. Liens may be placed on property owned, but must be done by via legal judgment.


Can you file a lien against bank owned property?

A lien against bank owned property would not be effective unless the lien was against the bank. If you have a lien against the former owner your opportunity to try to enforce it has passed.


Can a home be refinanced in the husband's name only to pay-off the wife's bankruptcy so they can buy a new home?

If the property is jointly titled it would have to be retitled according to state statutes. If a lien has been placed against the property the property cannot be retitled, sold, or refinanced until the lien is satisfied.