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I believe a lien on your property is filed with the deed. So if you go to the County Clerk's office (or whatever office is in charge of registering deeds) with the book & page numbers for your deed then when you look up the deed any liens should be with it. Every jurisdiction in the United States has some type of land records recording system. In some jurisdictions any recorded instruments that affect real property are listed in a master index under the name of the owner in chronological order. Those recorded instruments are then bound into deed books in the order in which they are recorded every day. You would need to check your name in the index for a deed book reference for any liens that have been recorded against your land. Some jurisdictions use the property address and then list each lien on the page for that property in huge books. Land registration systems list all the liens and encumbrances for a property in one place under the present owner's name. Whatever system is used you need only find the location of the land records office in your area and the staff will guide you through the system.
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How do you find out if there is a lien on a real estate property you are looking at?
You can have a title company check for you, or you can contact the county where the property is. Liens have to be on file with the deed.
Are liens valid after a tax foreclosure sale?
Tax liens, especially real estate tax liens, take priority. Other liens, such as judgment liens, take a back seat. A property tax taking is often for much less than the property value, and if the debtor does not redeem the property by paying the tax due, the tax sale buyer gets a huge bonus. The other liens, including mortgages, go away, but the debtor still owes the money.
How can you find out if there's a lien on a property?
To check a property for recorded liens you can check the owner's name in the local land records. If any liens have been recorded they will show up in the "grantor index" under the owner's name. The staff at the land records office can show you how to use the records.
Tax Lien priority in foreclosure?
Well it depends on what type of Tax lien we are talking about. But first rule of thumb, liens have priority based on Irs Tax liens are prioritized like most other liens, by date of recordation. Actually IRS liens can fall further down the list based on when perfected.....but all in all, IRS tax liens do not supercede other legal liens State Tax Liens can superced tax liens depending upon State laws but stilll are subordinate to all other previously filed legal liens. Property Tax liens take priority over all liens, regardless or recordation, perfection, etc. Think of it this way, when you buy property, property taxes are an inherent obligation that attaches as soon as the ink on the deed is dry. There's no attorney on earth that can record a mortgage lien that fast!
Do real estate liens expire?
Certain liens expire but not all. Liens for unpaid property taxes do not expire. Other types of liens have different statutes of limitations that differ in each state. You need to check the particular type of lien and the particular state to determine the length if its effective life.Certain liens expire but not all. Liens for unpaid property taxes do not expire. Other types of liens have different statutes of limitations that differ in each state. You need to check the particular type of lien and the particular state to determine the length if its effective life.Certain liens expire but not all. Liens for unpaid property taxes do not expire. Other types of liens have different statutes of limitations that differ in each state. You need to check the particular type of lien and the particular state to determine the length if its effective life.Certain liens expire but not all. Liens for unpaid property taxes do not expire. Other types of liens have different statutes of limitations that differ in each state. You need to check the particular type of lien and the particular state to determine the length if its effective life.
If a property is willed to someone do they inguire the liens on the property?
If the property is subject to active liens, generally the devisee will acquire the property subject to those liens.
Can you file a quit claim and give the property to the other owner?
Yes, if you own the property outright with no liens or other interests.Yes, if you own the property outright with no liens or other interests.Yes, if you own the property outright with no liens or other interests.Yes, if you own the property outright with no liens or other interests.
What to do if there is a lease agrement and the owner dies and there is no will and liens on the property?
If the liens predate the lease then the property will likely be sold to satisfy the creditors.If the liens predate the lease then the property will likely be sold to satisfy the creditors.If the liens predate the lease then the property will likely be sold to satisfy the creditors.If the liens predate the lease then the property will likely be sold to satisfy the creditors.
If ex husband signed the property over to you by quitclaim deed are his liens still on property?
Yes. The liens are attached to the property. You should insist that the liens be paid before the transfer.
Classifications of liens?
There are few types: construction, security, tax, judgment, artisan... you should check your state statutes (lien laws) for the types of liens and the requirements for each. Most state statutes are available online.
Can one property have more than one lien against it?
The liens must be paid before the property can be transferred.The liens must be paid before the property can be transferred.The liens must be paid before the property can be transferred.The liens must be paid before the property can be transferred.
How do you find out if there is a lien on a real estate property you are looking at?
You can have a title company check for you, or you can contact the county where the property is. Liens have to be on file with the deed.
Could there be a outstanding liens on a property if a special warranty deed was issued?
Yes. The only means to determine if there are no outstanding liens on a property is to have the title examined by a professional.Yes. The only means to determine if there are no outstanding liens on a property is to have the title examined by a professional.Yes. The only means to determine if there are no outstanding liens on a property is to have the title examined by a professional.Yes. The only means to determine if there are no outstanding liens on a property is to have the title examined by a professional.
What are all the liens included in junior liens?
The types of liens that are common junior liens are mortgages filed after the first, Home equity lines of credit (HELOC), mechanic's liens, back child support payments, property taxes, past due HOA assessments, dues and fees, IRS, court judgments (if they are attached to your property by a judge). If the first mortgagee successfully forecloses on a property, all liens attached are wiped out except for property taxes, IRS liens, and child support.
Can property liens go away after filing bankruptcy?
Liens, either involuntary or voluntary cannot be discharged in BK, there are there to stay. However, it can be possible to AVOID a lien, depending on the value of the lien, value of the property affected, and the exemption amount for that property. Such a procedure is too complicated to discuss here.
Is a person responsible for paying liens on a house that has been foreclosed?
I believe that a lien on a property stays with the property, not with a person. The purchaser of the property will be responsible for any liens to get a clear title.
Who satisfies liens on foreclosed property?
The person responsible for the liens must satisfy the liens. When a home is foreclosed on, the liens are removed before the next buyer purchases the home.
