Judgement Lien On House In Harris
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Generally, to file a judgment lien, an abstract of judgment must be issued by the justice court. Some justice courts have a form available on their website to request an abstract of judgment.
Contact the Harris County clerk's office to get the required form, or check out Texas Easy Lien online options. Once you've collected the information listed above, follow these steps: Fill out the form completely. Attach a copy of your contract, if relevant.
To file a lien claim, you will need: A brief description of the work you performed. The original contractor's name (general contractor) and mailing address (only if you are a subcontractor or sub-subcontractor). Sub-subcontractors will also need the name and mailing address of every subcontractor above them.
General liens can be placed on all property owned by a debtor, not just real estate. For example, if you are going through a divorce, a general lien (attachment lien) can be placed on your property to prevent you from selling anything during the divorce proceedings. Specific liens only apply to specific assets.
On residential projects, the deadline to file a Texas mechanics lien is the 15th day of the 3rd month after the month the contract was completed, terminated, or abandoned.
