How does a creditor go about getting a judgment lien in Arizona? To attach the lien, the creditor files and records a judgment with the county recorder in any Arizona county where the debtor owns property now or where they may own property in the future.
Most debt in Arizona has a statute of limitations of six years, with the exception of auto loans and state tax debts. This means that after six years — whether that's after the last payment date or missed payment — your creditor won't be able to file a lawsuit against you to collect payment.
General Limits Classification of CrimeTime Limits Petty Offenses 6 months Misdemeanors 1 year Felonies in Classes Two Through Six 7 years
How long does a judgment lien last in Arizona? A judgment lien in Arizona will remain attached to the debtor's property (even if the property changes hands) for five years.
A lien granted under the provisions of this article shall not continue for a longer period than six months after it is recorded, unless action is brought within that period to enforce the lien and a notice of pendency of action is recorded pursuant to section 12-1191 in the office of the county recorder in the county ...
Except as provided in sections 33-1002 and 33-1003, every person who labors or furnishes professional services, materials, machinery, fixtures or tools in the construction, alteration or repair of any building, or other structure or improvement, shall have a lien on such building, structure or improvement for the work ...
Basically, a Lis Pendens is written notice that's recorded in the county recorder's records where the real estate is located and that gives notice than an action, a lawsuit involving title to the real estate is pending.
• Any action or proceeding which is pending in any court of law is. said to be lis pendens. • The maxim representing this doctrine means that 'during the. pendency of litigation, nothing new should be introduced and to maintain the status quo, to abstain from doing anything which may affect any party to the litigation.
Basically, a Lis Pendens is written notice that's recorded in the county recorder's records where the real estate is located and that gives notice than an action, a lawsuit involving title to the real estate is pending.