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A Judgment Lien is a lien placed on property by a creditor to recover a certain sum of money granted by a judgment awarded in court. The property can not be sold legally while the lien remains unpaid.
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Is a statutory lien an involuntary lien?
Yes. Statutory liens include tax liens, mechanic's liens, judgment liens, etc.
What is the difference between a lien and a judgement?
A judgment is a decision made by the courts in a civil suit. A successful plaintiff must enforce and collect upon the judgment. If the defendant doesn't voluntarily pay the judgment, the plaintiff can request a judgement lien.The judgment lien must be appropriately filed in order for the creditor to secure their position to collect the debt. It can be: served on a bank to freeze a bank account; recorded in the land records to seize real property; used by the sheriff to seize personal property; etc.A judgment lien is a TYPE of involuntary lien. There are many different types of voluntary and involuntary liens such as: mortgages; income tax liens; property tax liens; liens for municipal services; mechanic's liens; child support liens; and, judgment liens.
Can interest be charged once a lien is placed on property?
Yes, depending on the type of lien. Judgment liens accrue interest at a statutory rate. In Massachusetts that rate is 12%.
If you have an existing judgment lien which has been abstracted can the lien attach to property which you will buy in the future?
yes, because the majority of judgments and liens attach to the person, not necessarily the land; however the liens do attach to any land owned by the person ==Clarification== Not all jurisdictions recognize priority of recorded judgment liens as to after-acquired property. In Massachusetts recorded federal and state tax liens affect after-acquired property, judgment liens do not.
Can you protect your house from possible liens to debtors I have a judgment in the amount of 1991. Is there some type of coverage I can obtain to protect my home from a lien?
File a homestead with the county.
Where are liens filed?
To be effective against real property a judgment lien (or any other type of lien that affects real property) must be recorded ASAP in the land records office in the jurisdiction where the property is located.
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.
Does a lien on house or property have a statute of limitations?
It depends on the type of lien. Different types have different statutes of limitation and property tax liens don't expire.It depends on the type of lien. Different types have different statutes of limitation and property tax liens don't expire.It depends on the type of lien. Different types have different statutes of limitation and property tax liens don't expire.It depends on the type of lien. Different types have different statutes of limitation and property tax liens don't expire.
What is the difference between a lien on property and lien on a person's name?
You have asked an interesting question. Briefly:There are numerous different types of liens in law. Some occur voluntarily when a property owner places their property as security for a loan. This type may be viewed as a lien against property.Some liens are involuntary such as when a plaintiff wins a judgment against another in a court of equity. The judgment is against the person and the successful plaintiff can request a judgment lien that can be used by the sheriff to attach and take possession of the defendant's property to satisfy the amount owed to the plaintiff. A judgment lien can be recorded in the land records to attach and take possession of real property.
When is a lien a good thing for a homeowner?
A lien means you owe someone money and they have a claim against your property until the debt is paid. A voluntary lien such as a mortgage can be considered a good thing since you initiated that lien process and benefitted from it by being able to purchase the property with a loan from the bank. Involuntary liens such as tax liens or judgment liens are not a good thing.
Can someone put a lien against if they have not won a court case?
In some cases such as tax liens and liens for municipal services no court action is necessary to record a lien. In others such as creditors or awards in law suits, there must be a court judgment to create a valid lien.
What is a legal document giving the lender a claim on the property if payment is not made?
That document would be a Notice of Claim of Lien. Liens can be filed for goods provided or services rendered but not paid for.AnswerA judgment lien, a real estate tax taking, liens for unpaid municipal services such as demolition liens or health hazard clean-ups, special assessment liens such as sewer liens and income tax liens are all forms of involuntary liens. Involuntary liens are those created without the consent of the property owner.
