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If somebody wrongfully records a lien against your property, you can file a lawsuit for what's called “quiet title” to ask to have the court order that the lien be removed.
How long does a judgment lien last in Maryland? A judgment lien in Maryland will remain attached to the debtor's property (even if the property changes hands) for 12 years.
To establish a lien, a contractor or subcontractor must file a petition in the circuit court for the county where the property is located within 180 days after completing work on the property or providing materials. It can be difficult to determine the work completion date.
There are time limits governing when a creditor can sue you for a debt. These laws are called the statute of limitations. In Maryland, the statute of limitations requires that a lawsuit be filed within three years for written contracts, and 3 years for open accounts, such as credit cards.
Maryland is a consumer-friendly state. The statute of limitations allows a creditor three years to collect on debts. That's a shorter timeframe than many states.
A creditor who obtains a judgment against you is the "judgment creditor." You are the "judgment debtor" in the case. A judgment lasts for 12 years and the plaintiff can renew the judgment for another 12 years.
If the credit card company gets a judgment, it may be able to collect the amount owed from the consumer's wages and other assets. The judgment may account for not only the basic debt owed by the consumer to the credit card company but also interest and court costs.
Debts typically go into default after 180 days of missed payments. At this point, the company may take legal action to recover the owed amount.
Removing A Judgment from Your Record There are only three ways in which a judgment can be made to go away: paying the debt, vacating the judgment or discharging the debt through bankruptcy.
Short answer: Judgments generally last three to seven years, but they can also be valid for over 20 years in some states.