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Judgement Lien On My House In Los Angeles
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A lien is a legal claim on your property as a security for a debt. If a creditor wins a judgment against you in court, they can place a lien on your property to secure the debt you owe. This means that the creditor has a legal right to your property, which can affect your ability to sell or refinance it.
Here are a few ways to remove the lien: Invalidate the lien. If the lien is invalid or was obtained in a manner that doesn't follow the procedural requirements under the law, an attorney may be able to strip the lien from the property. Satisfy the debt. Negotiate a lower payoff. File for bankruptcy.
Most judgments (the court order saying what you're owed) expire in 10 years. This means you can't collect on it after 10 years. To avoid this, you can ask the court to renew it. A renewal lasts 10 years.
If you put liens on the other side's property, you or the other side must remove them. To remove a lien, file a certified copy of the Acknowledgment of Satisfaction of Judgment (form EJ-100) with each county recorder's office where you put the lien on their property.
To do this, fill out an EJ-001 Abstract of Judgment form and take it to the clerk's office. After the clerk stamps it, record it at the County Recorder's Office in the county where the property is located. Place a lien on a business.
You do not have to have a contract to file a mechanic's lien. However, you do need to be a licensed contractor. If you are licensed, then you can record the lien within 90 days of finishing the project, regardless of whether you had a written contract.
You may request a copy of a lien filed by another entity by visiting the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (Recorder) website or calling the Recorder at (800) 201-8999.
Yes, a house can be sold with a lien on it, but the process involves additional steps to ensure a smooth transaction. The lien typically needs to be resolved before or during the sale to provide the buyer with a clear title. Buyers and lenders usually require assurance that the lien will not transfer with the property.
An involuntary lien can occur without your knowledge, depending on the circumstances. A creditor often places a judgment lien after suing you and winning the case.
