The easy definition is that a judgment is an official decision rendered by the court with regard to a civil matter. A judgment lien, sometimes referred to as an “abstract of judgment,” is an involuntary lien that is filed to give constructive notice and is to attach to the Judgment Debtor's property and/or assets.

Also referred to as a tax judgment or tax lien, a tax warrant provides the Tax Department many options to take collection action against you or your business.

To obtain a judgment lien, you must first record the judgment with the court of common pleas in the county where the debtor owns property. The lien will stay in effect for five years, but can be renewed, if the debtor does not sell the property within that time period.

Pennsylvania judgments are valid for 5 years. Judgments can be revived every 5 years and should be revived if a creditor is attempting to actively collect on the debt. Judgments also act as a lien against real property for up to 20 years or longer if properly revived.

Because a judgment lien, unlike a tax lien, attaches only to real property of the judgment debtor, a judgment lien can be obtained against personal property only by seizing the property under the judgment enforcement procedures.

In Pennsylvania, lien rights extend to general contractors, subcontractors and sub-subcontractors (contractors and suppliers who have a direct contract with subcontractors). A notice of intent to lien to an owner is due 30 days before the Lien Claim is filed for subcontractors and sub-subcontractors.

Lien must be filed w/in 6 months after last labor or materials furnished. In Pennsylvania, an action to enforce a mechanics lien must be initiated within 2 years of the date of filing the lien claim. This deadline may not be extended, and failure to meet the deadline results in the lien becoming unenforceable.

Unpaid contractors and suppliers can file a PA mechanics lien by following these steps: Fill out the Pennsylvania mechanics lien form. Fill out the PA lien form completely and accurately. File your lien claim with the county recorder. Serve a copy of the lien to the property owner.

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Steps the City will take to ensure that people pay bills and taxes. Includes both enforcement measures and ways to pay outstanding judgment.In Pennsylvania, a property lien can be used to collect a court judgment. Here's how it works. A money judgment in favor of the United States in a tax case should state one figure that is the entire amount to which the United States is entitled. Include a complete copy of the judgment with a Rule 236 form on top for each debtor. Your second step is determining where the judgment debtor holds their personal property. There is no prefix for a GD case. Federal Tax Lien is 4. To satisfy the lien, see below.

Judgement Lien For Taxes In Pennsylvania

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