The short answer is yes, but it's not always easy or common for a judgment creditor to take your car. If a creditor sues you and wins, they can request a judgment lien against your property, including your car.

Judgements can become a first lien against a property. Lenders generally want to be first lien when it comes to mortgages. So yes, it will be deal breaker for most mortgage companies. I've seen mortgages get denied because of a $6000 judgement.

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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.

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Notice of involuntary lien California In general, the person suing must notify the property owner that a process is set to occur. The third-party might have tried to reach out to the debtor to negotiate repayment of debts but in vain.

Creditors know that putting a lien on your property is a cheap and almost guaranteed way of collecting the debt they're owed. In some states, contractors and subcontractors must notify the property owner before filing a lien, but in other states property liens can be filed without any notice to the owner.

Generally, a written contract isn't required in California to be able to file a mechanics lien. The only exception is a design professional who must have a written contract with the property owner.

Creditors should make all possible attempts to notify property owners of liens placed on their property but some liens can still go unnoticed so homeowners must take steps to protect themselves.

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You can put a lien on that property so that if they ever sell or refinance the property you might get paid. To do this, you first need an Abstract of Judgment.Bring the Abstract of Judgment to the small claims court clerk. The clerk will certify it. In California, if you're the person owed money (the creditor), you can place a judgment lien on the debtor's real estate or personal property. Complete the Abstract of Judgment Form. To put a judgment lien against real property, you must complete: Abstract of Judgment, Civil and Small Claims (EJ-001). There will be a fee and it varies depending on the county, but expect it to be no less than five hundred dollars. If there is equity in the property sold. In California, the Abstract of Judgment is a Judicial Council form that can be downloaded from any court website (Form EJ001).

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