A payoff request allows a third party to receive the current balance due to release a lien or facilitate a business transfer (bulk sale transfer or liquor license). To release a lien or facilitate a bulk sale transfer, businesses must be in good standing to receive a payoff request.
In most California counties, the seller typically pays for the transfer tax. But this can be negotiated between both parties and specified within the contract. RETTs are imposed by state and local governments in many parts of the United States, including California.
The Documentary Transfer Tax (DTT) imposes a tax on each deed, instrument, or writing by which any lands, tenements, or any other realty sold, shall be granted, transferred, or otherwise conveyed to another person. The State Revenue and Taxation Code 11902 - 11934 governs this tax.
In Minnesota, an action to enforce a mechanics lien must be initiated within 1 year from the date of the lien claimant's last furnishing of labor or materials to the project. If a claimant records their lien close to Minnesota's 120-day filing deadline, they will have about 8 months to enforce the claim.
A judgment lien in Oregon will remain attached to the debtor's property (even if the property changes hands) for ten years.