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Judgment Lien On Property In Mecklenburg
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Mecklenburg
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US-0025LTR
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In North Carolina, a lien claimant has 120 days from the date of last furnishing to complete these 3 steps: Fill out a mechanics lien form that meets NC requirements. File the lien with the county recorder's office. Serve a copy of the lien on the property owner.
A judgment lien is created automatically on any property owned by the debtor in the North Carolina county where the judgment is entered. For any debtor property found outside the county, the creditor must file the judgment with the county clerk for the county where the property is located.
Both North Carolina and South Carolina require that a lawsuit to enforce the Claim of Lien be filed within 180 days (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 44A-13) or six months (S.C.
A judgment will be effective for 10 years after rendered by the court and may be renewed.
Both North Carolina and South Carolina require that a lawsuit to enforce the Claim of Lien be filed within 180 days (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 44A-13) or six months (S.C.
(2) The property is liable for obligations of both spouses and a judgment lien against both spouses upon a joint obligation attaches to the property which may be sold under execution to satisfy the judgment.
A judgment expires after 10 years in NC, but can be renewed one (1) time.
File the lien: If the debt is still unpaid after 30 days, you can file a lien with the North Carolina County Register of Deeds in the county where the property is located. The lien must be filed within 120 days of the last date of service or supply.
If you do not timely respond or contact the plaintiff's counsel, the plaintiff may move for entry of default and default judgment against you. If that judgment is obtained, the defendant may receive a “Notice of Right to Designate Exemptions,” which begins the process of attempting to collect the judgment against you.
