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Judgement Lien On House In Michigan
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One way to collect the debt is to get a Request and Order to Seize Property . This is a court order that tells a court-appointed officer to seize your property. The order expires after 90 days, but it can be renewed. Paying the judgment within 21 days of the judgment will prevent seizure of property.
2809. (1) Unless subsection (2) or (3) applies, a judgment lien expires 5 years after the date it is recorded. (2) Unless subsection (3) applies, if a judgment lien is rerecorded under subsection (4), the judgment lien expires 5 years after the date it is rerecorded.
In a Nutshell This court order allows them to collect on the debt by seizing your real or personal property (or putting a lien on it), garnishing your wages, or levying your bank account. Personal property includes everything from household goods to vehicles. Real property includes things like your home or land.
Record the Claim of Lien in the County Register of Deeds where the Owner's property is located, within 90 calendar days after last labor or material. Serve a copy of the recorded Claim of Lien on the Owner's Designee within 15 days from date of recording by certified mail or personal delivery.
Nevertheless, we are often asked the question about whether the lien laws require a debt be a certain amount before the mechanics lien remedy is available. In general, no such minimums exist.
You must file a construction lien in Michigan within 90 days of the date you last worked on the property or supplied materials for the improvement project. Failing to meet this strict deadline leaves you without legal recourse.
All liens signify a debt is owed but it's important to note that not all liens are negative, and at times, are expected. A property owner can choose to place a lien on their property.
Judgment liens may simply be filed and recorded by an attorney. There is no personal confrontation with the defendant and no personal property is seized. Service of the judgment lien on the judgment debtor is by certified mail if the judgment is less than $25,000.
