Judgment Lien Foreclosure In Minnesota
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Minnesota law protects some earnings for a limited period of time. Certain pensions, annuities or similar retirement or disability benefits may also be protected if they meet specific tax requirements or have a present value of $75,000 or less.
And some states also allow judgment liens on the debtor's personal property -- things like jewelry, art, antiques, and other valuables. In Minnesota, a judgment lien can be attached to real estate only (such as a house, land, or similar property interest).
In Minnesota, an action to enforce a mechanics lien must be initiated within 1 year from the date of the lien claimant's last furnishing of labor or materials to the project. If a claimant records their lien close to Minnesota's 120-day filing deadline, they will have about 8 months to enforce the claim.
With respect to personal property, most states have specific exemptions for specific types of property. Most protect typical household goods, health aids, clothing, and a motor vehicle up to a certain value. Federal law protects Social Security and disability benefits from debt collectors (with or without a judgment).
If the married couple or joint owners of a property do not have a tenancy by the entireties title, any lien can attach to the person's interest in the property. Whether it's judgment or confessed judgment, the lien will attach to the homeowner's interest, making the lienor a co-owner of the property.
The answer to your question is generally no. If someone wants to put a lien on the property, they must get the court's approval to do so. For example if it is a contractor, then they must advise the owner of their intent to place a lien on a home.
In Minnesota, a mechanics lien must generally be filed with the county recorder. However, if the lien is claimed against registered land, it must be recorded with the Registrar of Titles (in some counties, the Registrar and Recorder are the same person).
After you win a judgment, you must then have the judgment docketed. This process is sometimes called “transcribing the judgment.” You can docket a judgment by filing an Affidavit of Identification of Judgment Debtor form with court administration in the county where you were awarded the judgment.
In Minnesota, a mechanics lien must generally be filed with the county recorder. However, if the lien is claimed against registered land, it must be recorded with the Registrar of Titles (in some counties, the Registrar and Recorder are the same person).
