Real Property » Liens Legal Questions and Answers
Can I place a lien against a property that is being sold for money owed to me?
I hold a promisory note for several thousand dollars. Loaned to help with the down payment of a house. Payments were made in the beginning but now have stopped due to a divorce. I'm concerned that the property will be sold and that I will not recover my loan unless I can place a lien against the property.
04/06/2007 | Category: Real Property » Liens | State: California | #2734Can a lien be placed on a home without the homeowner's knowledge?
When a lien is placed on a home, is the owner informed of this fact or can it be placed without his/her knowledge?
04/06/2007 | Category: Real Property » Liens | State: Hawaii | #2722What form is used when agreeing to have a lien against your property in order to get a loan?
Which is the correct form to use when agreeing to have a lien against your property in order to get a personal loan. For example "I agree to loan my son $20K and in exchange he agrees to a lien against his home for $20K until the $20K is paid in full (no interest being charged)".
04/04/2007 | Category: Real Property » Liens | State: Florida | #2603How do I place a lien against someone's home before it is foreclosed on?
How do I file a lien against someone's homestead? I have loaned them a large amount of money from 2003 to 2005. They are in the process of selling the home and if not sold by June 2007, the mortgage company will forclose on the property.
04/02/2007 | Category: Real Property » Liens | State: Minnesota | #2499What are the requirements to file a lien against a business that sold me a lemon?
I would like to know if I can file a lien against an auto repair shop that promised to return the price I paid for a transmission on a used car that I purchased from them, both car and transmission, as they now will not return my money. The "new" transmission blew up a week after they put it in the car.
03/31/2007 | Category: Real Property » Liens | State: Texas | #2418What is the law regarding placing a lien on property where work was done?
New York State Law: Article 2 Mechanic's Lien If Section 10 states that filing of notice of lien where improvement was made on a single family dwelling, be filed within four months after the completion of the contract...... Why is a contractor and his attorney sending me notice of filing a lien if the work (inadequate work) was done about 17 months ago (in Nov. 2005)? Hasn't ...
03/29/2007 | Category: Real Property » Liens | State: New York | #2330Does Colorado have a homestead provision to protect your primary residence from legal actions?
Does Colorado have a homestead provision to protect your primary residence from legal actions?
01/31/2007 | Category: Real Property » Liens | State: Colorado | #1279If property is sold for back taxes, what is the period in which the owner can redeem the property?
If real property is sold and purchased for back taxes, what is the period in which an the owner can redeem the property? Does the court house have up-to-date records of liens and taxes owed up to the day of the sheriff sale or do I need to run a title check like a week before the sale (buying for investment purposes? After the sheriff sale could someone place a lien on the prop...
01/31/2007 | Category: Real Property » Liens | State: Pennsylvania | #1124How is a property settlement settled if the County is suing for back taxes?
How is a property settlement settled if the County is suing for back taxes, and how can I save my house under these conditions?
01/31/2007 | Category: Real Property » Liens | State: Texas | #1122How do I contest a construction lien that was placed on my residential property?
How do I contest a construction lien that was placed on my residential property?
01/31/2007 | Category: Real Property » Liens | State: New Jersey | #1119