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Judgment Against Property For Debt In New York
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In New York, a judgment lien placed on a judgment debtor's real or personal property can remain valid for as long as 20 years or more if certain conditions are met.
Generally, the party seeking to sell or transfer the property will need to satisfy the judgment by paying the amount owed to the judgment creditor, or negotiate a settlement or release with the creditor.
Your creditor, or its debt collector, can place a lien on your property as soon as it becomes the judgment creditor (as explained above) in order to secure repayment of a debt. The lien is generally recorded by the judgment creditors' on the land records at the local county office.
How long does a judgment lien last in New York? A judgment lien in New York will remain attached to the debtor's property (even if the property changes hands) for ten years.
Bank accounts, including bank names, account numbers, and account type (savings or checking) Brokerage accounts and securities holdings, including company names and account numbers. Real estate holdings, including addresses. Vehicles owned, including the makes, models, years, and license plate numbers.
You can contact your bank, employer, or credit reporting company to find out which Court made the judgment. You can use the Court Locator on this page to find a Court. Then contact the Court and get a copy of the court file, including the Affidavit of Service for the Summons and Complaint.
Your creditor, or its debt collector, can place a lien on your property as soon as it becomes the judgment creditor (as explained above) in order to secure repayment of a debt. The lien is generally recorded by the judgment creditors' on the land records at the local county office.
The statute of limitations for collecting on a New York judgment is 20 years, which starts the day the judgment creditor is first able to collect on the judgment.
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In addition to a lein on personal property, a Judgment Creditor may also use other enforcement methods to collect a debt. A creditor can sue you to get a judgment against you.Ask the Small Claims Court Clerk for a transcript of judgment and then file it with the County Clerk in the county where the judgment debtor owns property. A judgment lien arises when a court rules you owe a debt, allowing the creditor to claim your nonexempt property until the debt is paid. In New York, a judgment lien can be attached to the debtor's real estate -- meaning a house, condo, land, or similar kind of property interest. New Yorkers can use bankruptcy to wipe out a court judgment. But without taking a vital step, they could end up with difficulties later. What should I do if I have default judgment entered against me? What Happens After I File a Transcript of Judgment With the County Clerk? The Plaintiff has 30 days to comply or appeal.
