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).
Key Takeaways. A judgment lien is a court ruling that gives a creditor the right to take possession of a debtor's property if the debtor fails to fulfill their contractual obligations. Judgment liens are nonconsensual because they are attached to property without the owner's consent or agreement.
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.
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).
Voluntary Foreclosure – Minnesota Statute § 582.32 allows a mortgagor and lender to enter into a voluntary foreclosure agreement to foreclose a mortgage by publication and reduce the redemption period after the Sheriff's sale to two (2) months.
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.
Who can file a Minnesota mechanics lien? In Minnesota, a party who furnishes labor, materials, or services to the owner, owner's agent, contractor, or subcontractor on a construction project is entitled to a mechanic's lien, as are engineers, surveyors, and architects.
Step 1: Docket the judgment. Step 2: Request an Order for Disclosure. Step 3: Request an Order to Show Cause. Step 4: Send the judgment debtor notice that you plan to start collecting. Step 5: Request a Writ of Execution from court administration. Step 6: Take the paperwork to the sheriff's office.
To add a lien to your title, you will need: Your MN title. If you are refinancing and there is a lienholder showing on the title, you will need to submit a lien release. Fill out your MN title with help from our Add a Lien Guide (PDF) Call us at (952) 496-8432 for total amount. Place in the drop box, mail.
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).