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Can the owner of a home place a lien on the tenant for money owed?
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∙ 15y ago
If the person is your tenant then they don't own real property so there is no place for you to "place a lien". Placing a lien on a debtor generally means recording it in the land records so it attaches to any real property they own.
You would need to bring a lawsuit in the appropriate court and if successful you would obtain a judgment lien for the amount owed. Generally, the judgment would give you the power to have the local sheriff sieze any property the person owns in order to satisfy the lien. The judgment could be served on the tenant's bank and the sheriff could take possession of their car. The sheriff's department could provide you with a more detailed explanation of what they could do on your behalf if you obtain a judgment lien.
You need to determine if the amount owed is enough to balance the legal expense of a lawsuit and whether the tenant has any property worth taking.
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