This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
A judgment becomes dormant and unenforceable when seven years lapse after the granting of the judgment, but may be revived by an additional entry within seven years from the initial judgment. Ga. Code Ann. § 9-12-60.
Claim of Lien In Georgia, if payment has not been received for labor, materials or services, a lien claimant must file his Claim of Lien within three months (not 90 days) from the time the last materials, labor or services were delivered or supplied to the project, or its lien rights are deemed forever abandoned.
Under Georgia law, any number of steps may be undertaken to properly perfect a lien including filing suit or making a demand for an arbitration. In addition, after commencing an action, a Notice of Filing of Claim to Enforce a Lien must be filed in the real estate records and cross-reference the lien.
This form advises the party that a lien will be filed if payment is not received within 10 days. Since this is a non required document, you can deliver it electronically, or via mail. Sendinging documents via certified mail always adds another layer of professionalism to your payment practices.
You can go to and download any forms you need, including the MV-1 and T-53A forms. Fill out these forms, typewritten, and mail them via registered mail along with $18.00 and a copy of the writ of Fi Fa to the listed lien holder.
In Georgia, a judgment lien property lien is an effective tool to collect on a judgment. A Judgment Lien Attaches to Real Property, but… A Georgia judgment lien attaches to all judgments obtained in the superior courts, magistrate courts, and all other Georgia courts. O.C.G.A.
A judgment becomes dormant and unenforceable when seven years lapse after the granting of the judgment, but may be revived by an additional entry within seven years from the initial judgment. Ga. Code Ann. § 9-12-60.
In cases where the judgment is entered by default, action can be taken immediately to satisfy the judgment, either by garnishment or levy upon the property of the defendant in fi fa. Other judgments may not be enforced for a period of ten days after entry of the judgment.