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Judgment Against Property For Debt In Hillsborough
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Hillsborough
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Duration of a Judgment in Florida A judgment can be enforced against real property or personal property for up to 20 years under Florida law. That means that a creditor can pursue payment from you for up to 20 years from the date of the judgment if the creditor extends or renews it.
In Florida, a judgment lien can be attached to the debtor's real estate -- meaning a house, condo, land, or similar kind of property interest. Florida also allows judgment liens to be attached to the debtor's personal property -- things like jewelry, art, antiques, and other valuables.
How do I get a judgment lien on the debtor's real property? File a certified copy of your judgment in the real estate records of the county in which the property is located. The lien is in effect for 10 years, and it can be renewed for an additional ten years.
In Florida, a judgment lien has a limited lifespan of ten years from the date of its issuance by the court. ingly, the judgment creditor must renew the lien to keep the lien in effect beyond these ten years by filing a renewal affidavit with the Clerk of Court in the court responsible for the initial judgment.
File a certified copy of your judgment in the real estate records of the county in which the property is located. The lien is in effect for 10 years, and it can be renewed for an additional ten years.
The lien is good for 10 years, but the creditor can renew the judgment before it expires for another 10 years, meaning the lien will survive for a maximum of 20 years. The good news is that because of Florida's homestead protections, a judgment lien cannot attach to homestead property.
Some obligations are backed only by a security interest against specific designated property, and liability for repayment of the debt is limited to the property itself, with no further claim against the obligor. These are referred to as "nonrecourse obligations".
To officially put a lien on a house, you must file a Claim of Lien form with the county clerk's office in the county where the property is located. This document should include details about the property owner, a description of the work performed, the amount owed, and other necessary information.
Satisfy the Judgment: Paying the debt in full is the most straightforward way to remove the lien. Obtain a satisfaction of judgment from the creditor and file it with the court.
If you own the home you live in, your home is protected from all creditors except those holding a mortgage or lien on your residence.
