Judgment Lien On Real Property In Allegheny
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Pennsylvania judgments are valid for 5 years. Judgments can be revived every 5 years and should be revived if a creditor is attempting to actively collect on the debt. Judgments also act as a lien against real property for up to 20 years or longer if properly revived.
In order to perfect your lien claim, it must be filed in the prothonotary's office of the county court where the property is physically located. A “prothonotary” is just an old-school term for the chief clerk of the court. If the property is located in more than one county, then the claim should be filed in both.
To obtain a judgment lien, you must first record the judgment with the court of common pleas in the county where the debtor owns property. The lien will stay in effect for five years, but can be renewed, if the debtor does not sell the property within that time period.
Judgments have expiration dates. If they are not timely renewed, they expire. In CA that is 10 years. However, when a judgment lien has been recorded against your property, it has no expiration date.
How can I check for liens against my property? Except mortgages, most liens are filed in the Prothonotary's office, not in the Recorder of Deeds Office. You can check with them for liens filed against you there.
5 Steps How to Collect a Judgment in Pennsylvania File Your Judgment With the County Courts. File Your Writ of Execution (This the Key for the Sheriff to help you) . Seize Bank Accounts by Sending Questions (Interrogatories) to the Banks. Levy and Sell Personal Assets and Vehicles. Levy and Sell Real Property / Land.
Unpaid contractors and suppliers can file a PA mechanics lien by following these steps: Fill out the Pennsylvania mechanics lien form. Fill out the PA lien form completely and accurately. File your lien claim with the county recorder. Serve a copy of the lien to the property owner.
To obtain a judgment lien, you must first record the judgment with the court of common pleas in the county where the debtor owns property. The lien will stay in effect for five years, but can be renewed, if the debtor does not sell the property within that time period.
Steps to File a Valid Pennsylvania Mechanics Lien Send Preliminary Notice Within 30 Days. Send Pre-Lien Notice at Least 30 Days Before Filing. File Your Lien Claim at Prothonotary's Office. Serve Notice of Filing on the Owner. Start Suit to Enforce Lien Within Two Years. File a Lien Bond to Remove the Lien.
