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Judgment Lien On Jointly Owned Property In Cook
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Of the three types of liens (consensual, statutory, and judgment), the judgment lien is the most dangerous form, but one which the informed business owner may be able to eliminate. A judicial lien is created when a court grants a creditor an interest in the debtor's property, after a court judgment.
A: In Illinois, a judgment creditor generally cannot place a lien on property owned as joint tenants with rights of survivorship if only one tenant owes the debt. Since your sister does not owe the debt, her interest in the property is typically protected from the creditor's claims.
Joint Owner's Debts Could Become Your Problem For example, if you add your adult child to the deed of your home and they have undisclosed debts, your property could be at risk of being seized to settle those debts.
Essentially, consensual liens don't adversely affect your credit as long as repayment terms are satisfied. Judgment and most statutory liens have a negative impact on your credit score and report, which affect your ability to obtain financing in the future.
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. This means that it is possible to no longer have a judgment against you, but still have a judgment lien on your property.
The answer to your question is yes. If a party jointly owns a debt with a debtor, then the creditor can still put a lien on any property owned by the debtor, regardless of who else has ownership in it.
Yes, a lien may be placed on property that is jointly owned. However, the effects of that lien depend on the type of ownership that the property is under. Before discussing the terms of joint ownership, it's important that you understand exactly what liens are and what they may mean for you and your investment.
The answer to your question is yes. If a party jointly owns a debt with a debtor, then the creditor can still put a lien on any property owned by the debtor, regardless of who else has ownership in it.
Regarding your question about jointly owned property, it is possible for a lien to be placed on it unless it is held "by the entirety," which is a special way that a deed can be held by a married couple. However, if it is not held in this specific manner, there is a potential for a lien to be placed.
Yes, a lien may be placed on property that is jointly owned. However, the effects of that lien depend on the type of ownership that the property is under.
