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This is best answered by a real estate attorney. There are several different liens that can be put on a home and they can best guide you how to do that. If you dont have the money for that then call your local court house and ask the clerk of the court what your options are. If the debt was incurred due to repairs or improvement on the property itself a Mechanic's Lien can be filed against the property in the office of the county clerk or recorder of deeds in the county where the property is located. This type of lien can be filed by a contractor, subcontractor, building materials supplier, laborer, a person who supplied the labor or material to improve the property through repairs or additional construction. This type of lien does not apply to a loan obtained to do the actual repair or improvements. If the lien is for any other type of debt (credit card, personal loan, promissory contract, etc.) the person seeking recovery for a debt must sue the debtor in the appropriate state court, receive a judgment against the debtor and execute the judgment as a lien against property or the portion of property that is owned by the debtor.
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∙ 17y ago
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∙ 13y agoYou must have "something" that is defendible in court giving you rights to lien. What that something is depends upon the reason you want to lien. You should refer to the state's lien laws for specifics.
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∙ 8y agoIf lending money, it is through use of a Deed of Trust. If a subcontractor, there is a procedure for filing a Mechanics & Materialman's Lien.
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Can a lien be placed against a house in Texas for a car that was purchased in California and then repossessed in Texas?
Yes. The creditor can sue the debtor in Texas and use a judgment award to place a lien against property belonging to the debtor. I'm not a lawyer and would encourage you to call one. But I believe the previous answer is incomplete. If you reside in Texas, and you LIVE in the home in question, a judgment award cannot really be used against that property. If they put a lien on the house, all you need to do is claim "homestead exemption" and tell the creditor to remove the lien. They are required to do that. If they refuse, you can sue them for damages. The creditor can place a lien on OTHER property that you own (i.e. not your primary residence). Or any property that you inherit.
Can creditors put a lien on a deceased property if there is no will?
The existence of a will has no bearing on whether or not they can place a lien. If they have a legitimate debt and a judgment, or an agreement in the loan regarding a lien, they can place the lien on the property or the estate.
Can a debt collector place a lien on your property without your knowledge?
i paid taxes on a property. i want to know how to place a lien on that property for the amount paid.
Can a buyer of real estate property place a lien for repairs to property prior to the closing date?
No. The buyer has no authority to place a lien on the property and no cause of action for which to sue.
Can Property be Taken if you owe Child Support?
If you owe child support, the custodial parent can place a lien on your property. A custodial parent who is owed child support can place a lien on your property. A lien is a notice that tells the world that there are claims against you for money
Can collections place lien on property?
Yes. If a judgment lien was granted by a court the lien can be recorded in the land records and you can't sell or mortgage the property until the lien is paid in full and discharged.
What is a real estate vendors lien in Texas?
A real estate vendor's lien in the state of Texas is a type of lien put on a building project. If the contractor doing the work on a person's home defaults to his/her creditors, a lien can be put on projects that he has already completed or projects that are still in process. This means that the owner of the property where the project was done, has to pay the lien before they can sell the property. Then, the property owner has to sue to get the contractor to pay them back.
Can a utility company place a lien on property if the owner fails to pay their utility bill how do they go about placing the lien and how long does the lien remain in effect?
in Texas the answer is YES ... The utility would file the appropriate form with the county clerk. The lien does not require renewal and remains in effect until cancelled.
Can a creditor's lawyer place a lien on a financed vehicle in the state of Texas?
When you signed the contract to finance the vehicle, the creditor put a lien on the vehicle. In the rare event that this was not done, it can be done later in some cases.Also, a creditor can place a lien on an already financedvehicle if there is more equity in the vehicle than the amount of the original loan. Generally, a creditor who obtains a judgment lien against you can arrange to place that lien against any property you own in order to satisfy the lien.
You co-signed a mortgage for property you don't own. Can a lien be placed on that property for your own personal debt?
No. If you are a co-signer on a mortgage for property that you don't own your personal creditor cannot place a lien against that property for your personal debt. If the creditor does record a lien in the land records it will have no effect if you have no ownership interest in the property.No. If you are a co-signer on a mortgage for property that you don't own your personal creditor cannot place a lien against that property for your personal debt. If the creditor does record a lien in the land records it will have no effect if you have no ownership interest in the property.No. If you are a co-signer on a mortgage for property that you don't own your personal creditor cannot place a lien against that property for your personal debt. If the creditor does record a lien in the land records it will have no effect if you have no ownership interest in the property.No. If you are a co-signer on a mortgage for property that you don't own your personal creditor cannot place a lien against that property for your personal debt. If the creditor does record a lien in the land records it will have no effect if you have no ownership interest in the property.
Is it difficult for law firm to place lien on property of uncecured debt?
No it is not difficult, however they would need to obtain a lawful judgment in order to place a lien on any identifiable property.
Your ex built a couple of decks on your house and you paid for the materials. Can he place a lien on your property?
It is not that easy to put a lien on real property. Generally, He would need to sue you in court and win. The court would issue a judgment lien that can be recorded in the land records.He cannot place a lien on his own.It is not that easy to put a lien on real property. Generally, He would need to sue you in court and win. The court would issue a judgment lien that can be recorded in the land records.He cannot place a lien on his own.It is not that easy to put a lien on real property. Generally, He would need to sue you in court and win. The court would issue a judgment lien that can be recorded in the land records.He cannot place a lien on his own.It is not that easy to put a lien on real property. Generally, He would need to sue you in court and win. The court would issue a judgment lien that can be recorded in the land records.He cannot place a lien on his own.
