Can a buyer put a lien against property if you decided not to sell to them?

Can a seller transfer a deed to the buyer if a federal tax lien is against the property and can the property be settled?

NO. You cannot transfer the ownership of the property UNTIL the lien is paid off, in full.

Can a buyer of real estate property place a lien for repairs to property prior to the closing date?

No. The buyer has no authority to place a lien on the property and no cause of action for which to sue.

Do you need title survey for a newly constructed home?

How else would a buyer know whether or not there was a lien against the property?

Can a HOA put a lien on a house for non payment of dues when HOA papers weren't signed?

A lien clouds title to a property, which means that the property owner may not successfully transfer title to another owner until the lien is satisfied. As buyer, you are entitled to a 'clean title' to the property. The association may not file a lien against a new buyer upon purchase, since the new buyer is not obligated to pay assessments until the date of purchase and beyond.

Can you put a lien on property owned by your brother and you?

You should consult with an attorney. If you won a judgment lien against your brother and you own property together you may be able to record a lien against his interest in the property. In that case, if he should find a buyer willing to purchase his interest in the property, his interest would be subject to the lien and it would have to be paid before he could transfer his interest.However, remember that if you mend your differences and try to sell or mortgage the property, the lien must be released before the transaction can be completed.You should consult with an attorney. If you won a judgment lien against your brother and you own property together you may be able to record a lien against his interest in the property. In that case, if he should find a buyer willing to purchase his interest in the property, his interest would be subject to the lien and it would have to be paid before he could transfer his interest.However, remember that if you mend your differences and try to sell or mortgage the property, the lien must be released before the transaction can be completed.You should consult with an attorney. If you won a judgment lien against your brother and you own property together you may be able to record a lien against his interest in the property. In that case, if he should find a buyer willing to purchase his interest in the property, his interest would be subject to the lien and it would have to be paid before he could transfer his interest.However, remember that if you mend your differences and try to sell or mortgage the property, the lien must be released before the transaction can be completed.You should consult with an attorney. If you won a judgment lien against your brother and you own property together you may be able to record a lien against his interest in the property. In that case, if he should find a buyer willing to purchase his interest in the property, his interest would be subject to the lien and it would have to be paid before he could transfer his interest.However, remember that if you mend your differences and try to sell or mortgage the property, the lien must be released before the transaction can be completed.

Will having a lien prevent the purchase of a home?

Yes. A lien must be paid off before a property can be sold or mortgaged. In the case of a sale, the buyer's attorney will make certain the lien is paid from the proceeds of the sale before the buyer takes title.Yes. A lien must be paid off before a property can be sold or mortgaged. In the case of a sale, the buyer's attorney will make certain the lien is paid from the proceeds of the sale before the buyer takes title.Yes. A lien must be paid off before a property can be sold or mortgaged. In the case of a sale, the buyer's attorney will make certain the lien is paid from the proceeds of the sale before the buyer takes title.Yes. A lien must be paid off before a property can be sold or mortgaged. In the case of a sale, the buyer's attorney will make certain the lien is paid from the proceeds of the sale before the buyer takes title.

What is an equitable lien?

An equitable lien exists independently of possession it may bind property not in possession at the time the obligation incurred but it cannot avail against the buyer of a legal estate for value without notice of the lien.

Can you go around a lien on your property?

No. The purpose of a lien is to notify the world that you own someone money. When recorded against your real property it serves notice to a potential buyer or lender that the property is already encumbered. You cannot sell or mortgage the property until the lien is paid. You need to go around and pay it off.

Can you sell your house if you have a judgment lien against you that is not associated with the house?

Generally, in some states a judgment lien affects all the property owned by the defendant in the county where the lien has been recorded in the land records. Once recorded it prevents the sale or mortgage of any real property owned by the debtor. However, in other jurisdictions a specific property must be listed in the body of the lien. In either case, the lien will be reported as part of a title examination ordered by the buyer's attorney. The attorney will need to verify that the lien doesn't affect the property to be purchased and the sale will proceed. However, if there is no clearcut confirmation that the house property is not affected, the buyer's attorney and buyer's bank will insist the lien be paid off.

How much do you need to owe the state of california before they place a lien on your property?

The state can record a lien against your property for any amount you owe.The state can record a lien against your property for any amount you owe.The state can record a lien against your property for any amount you owe.The state can record a lien against your property for any amount you owe.

Can a lien be against automobiles?

A lien can be placed against almost any property.

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.