A creditor must sue in civil court, obtain a judgment and then request a judgment lien that can be recorded in the land records. A judgment can be rendered for different types of debts such as default on a promissory note, credit card debt, personal injury award, wrongful death, etc. Once a judgment lien is recorded in the land records the property cannot be sold or mortgaged until the lien is paid off. Interest begins to accrue as soon as the favorable judgment is issued.
Mechanic's liens are in a different category than other types of liens. They are intended to protect contractors. A mechanic's lien can be recorded by anyone who supplied labor or materials to make improvements to a property, including plans and designs. These are exclusively a product of state legislation and vary from state to state. Most require that the lien be the result of work performed by a licensed contractor or a licensed business which normally supplies building materials to construction sites and that the amount of the lien not exceed the normal and routine value of the work performed or materials provided.
However, to have an enforceable lien, it usually must be "perfected" in compliance with with the statutory requirements for maintaining and enforcing the lien. These requirements, which contain time limits, can include the following:
For any substantial amount owed you should contact an attorney who can review your situation and explain your options in your state.
You should not file a lien or begin any legal action against a person without first contacting an attorney. If you make an error in preparing and/or filing the lien documents, the lien may be voided and you may be held liable for the other party's attorney fees. Incorrectly prepared lawsuits can have the same result. If you do not have a lot of money for an attorney, look in your phone book for the attorneys (usually "sole practitioners" who do not have an ad) who offer free consultations. You cannot afford not to talk to an attorney.
Yes, if you have proof that someone owes you money you can go to the courthouse and file a lien on their home, land, car, etc..
In this particular state you can not put a lien on a vehicle. There are 49 other states in the Union.
A land lien (or property lien) is used to inform the public you owe money on the house. It is often printed in the local newspaper.
You can request a judgment lien from that court and arrange to have it recorded through the court in the land records. In many jurisdictions the sheriff's department records judgment liens.
You can not sell your house or if you die your home will go to the people who have a lien on your home.The best thing to do is to pay off the lien which is usually someone or a bank you owe money.
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If you have a landlord then you don't own the house. A lien on a house would be against the owner of the property. The landlord owns the house and they wouldn't place a lien on their own property.If you owe a debt to a landlord they can file an eviction in the housing court and file a lawsuit against you for the money you owe.
Of course. A lien is evidence of money you owe. A lender would require that you pay the lien before it loans you more money.Of course. A lien is evidence of money you owe. A lender would require that you pay the lien before it loans you more money.Of course. A lien is evidence of money you owe. A lender would require that you pay the lien before it loans you more money.Of course. A lien is evidence of money you owe. A lender would require that you pay the lien before it loans you more money.
If you owe it money and they sue you in court and win then yes, they can obtain a judgment lien against you that can be recorded in the land records.If you owe it money and they sue you in court and win then yes, they can obtain a judgment lien against you that can be recorded in the land records.If you owe it money and they sue you in court and win then yes, they can obtain a judgment lien against you that can be recorded in the land records.If you owe it money and they sue you in court and win then yes, they can obtain a judgment lien against you that can be recorded in the land records.
If you owe her money, sure she can. But first, she must sue you in court and get a judgment lien against you. That lien can be recorded in the land records and you can't sell or mortgage your property until that lien, and the interest, is paid off.
If you owe her money and she can prove it, yes.
Yes. If the contractor has performed work on the house, and has not been paid, he may file a lien. Even if you truly don't owe the contractor any money, he may still file a lien; eventually, he will have to prove its validity in court or the lien is released automatically.