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What Do You Do When There Is A Judgment Lien On Your Property, But The Judgment Has Expired? Judgments have expiration dates. If they are not timely renewed, they expire. In CA that is 10 years.
It shows up on your credit report as well as on any background checks. The judgment is considered a lien against your property, including any real estate that you have, in the state in which the judgment is filed.
A judgment lien is considered a nonconsensual lien because it is attached to a piece of property without the owner's consent or agreement.
A judgment lien is valid for ten years. N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 5203.
For the most part, whether a lien is a "property lien" or a "judgment lien" depends on how the creditor got the lien. Creditors typically acquire property liens through your voluntary consent. On the other hand, creditors get judgment liens after winning a lawsuit against you for a debt you owe.
The most common ways you may find out that there are outstanding judgements against you in one of the following ways: letter in the mail or phone call from the collection attorneys; garnishee notice from your payroll department; freeze on your bank account; or. routine check of your credit report.
Negotiation can also help to create a more favorable outcome for the lien holder, such as a faster repayment or reduced legal fees. Negotiating liens can be a challenging process, but with the right skills and approach, it is possible to succeed.
Lien and Judgment Negotiation Locate your creditor and find out how much you owe: This can often be the most challenging part of lien negotiation. Evaluate and explain whether it is worth it to try and negotiate the lien or judgment: Some liens are negotiable and some aren't. Negotiate: Negotiation is an art.