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Judgment Lien On Personal Property In Pennsylvania
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Judgments have expiration dates. If they are not timely renewed, they expire. In CA that is 10 years. However, when a judgment lien has been recorded against your property, it has no expiration date.
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.
Can Personal Property Be Seized In A Pennsylvania Judgement? Judgments from Magisterial District Court and Court of Common Pleas. A plaintiff can seize tangible personal property which are items such as household furnishings, jewelry, and business and office equipment.
The department files liens in the county Prothonotary's Office where the taxpayer resides or does business. Liens, along with most other court records, are public documents.
How can I check for liens against my property? Except mortgages, most liens are filed in the Prothonotary's office, not in the Recorder of Deeds Office. You can check with them for liens filed against you there.
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.
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.
In many cases, a lien can hinder the sale or transfer of the property until the debt secured by the lien is satisfied. This means that property owners may be unable to sell or refinance their property until the lien is resolved. Additionally, liens can affect the priority of creditors' claims against the property.
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.
