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Judgement Lien On My Property In Fairfax
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Fairfax
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US-0025LTR
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The general rule, as stated above, is that judgments last for 20 years from the date of the judgment once docketed in the Circuit Court records. However, the 20 years may be extended for an additional 20 years by filing the appropriate document.
A judgment lien in Virginia will remain attached to the debtor's property (even if the property changes hands) for ten years.
A settlement agent may release property from a judgment lien in ance with the provisions of this section if (i) the settlement agent has made a written request for a payoff amount from the lien creditor and his counsel of record, if any, as reflected in the judgment, judgment abstract, or any certificate of ...
The Virginia lien law states that the memorandum should be recorded in the clerk's office in the county or city in which the building, structure or railroad, or any part thereof is located. If the property spans more than one county, your claim should be filed in both.
How long does a judgment lien last in Virginia? A judgment lien in Virginia will remain attached to the debtor's property (even if the property changes hands) for ten years.
The judgment lien is not going to impact a homesteaded property so the mortgage lender would be able to obtain a first lien on your property. So, as long as you otherwise qualify for a mortgage, the judgment lien should not be a problem.
And a homeowner may find it difficult to sell any property that has a lien against it. Prospective buyers may avoid a property to which someone else has a claim.
How Do I Collect on a Judgment: The Debt Collection Process in... Locate the debtor's assets (as many as possible) Attach the judgment to the assets by placing a lien on the assets (called a “judgment lien”) Obtain the assets to satisfy the judgment (the process of liquidation or foreclosure).
