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Judgment Against Property With Find In Ohio
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This means that although Ohio's statute of limitations for judgment enforcement is at least fifteen years, in reality the best practice is to act at least once every five years so that your judgment does not become dormant. Often judgments are against more than one judgment debtor.
In Ohio, a judgment lien attaches to all real property owned by the debtor in the county where the lien is filed. However, if the debtor acquires new property the lien will not automatically attach to the newly acquired property as well.
2 And given that, under Ohio law, judgment liens do not attach to after-acquired property, this should not really be a title company issue, assuming it is clear as a matter of record that the tax debt was discharged.
A creditor can obtain a judgment lien by filing a certificate of judgment with the clerk of the court of common pleas in any county where the debtor owns or may own real property in the future. Real property includes land and fixtures on land such as a single-family home or condo.
A judgment lien on real estate remains in effect for five years. You may not be able to collect a judgment right away through a judgment lien on real estate, but it will ensure that the property cannot be sold or refinanced within the next five years without dealing with your lien.
If the married couple or joint owners of a property do not have a tenancy by the entireties title, any lien can attach to the person's interest in the property. Whether it's judgment or confessed judgment, the lien will attach to the homeowner's interest, making the lienor a co-owner of the property.
This means that although Ohio's statute of limitations for judgment enforcement is at least fifteen years, in reality the best practice is to act at least once every five years so that your judgment does not become dormant. Often judgments are against more than one judgment debtor.
And some states also allow judgment liens on the debtor's personal property -- things like jewelry, art, antiques, and other valuables. In Ohio, a judgment lien can be attached to real estate only (such as a house, land, or similar property interest).
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In Ohio, a property lien can be used to collect a court judgment. Here's how it works.Whether you are buying or selling a house, when a title search turns up a property lien, the transaction will halt until it can be cleared up. Search for Ohio Lien records. Explore the types of liens, such as tax liens and judgment liens. Odyssey eFileOH™ is now available in the Ohio Court of Claims. It can be a lengthy and increasingly costly process, but it can work. Revocation of the Judgment Debtor's driving privileges in the State of Ohio. Go to the clerk's office and ask for a Small Claim Questionnaire.
