Judgment Lien On Real Property In Minnesota
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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).
The answer to your question is yes. If a party jointly owns a debt with a debtor, then the creditor can still put a lien on any property owned by the debtor, regardless of who else has ownership in it.
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.
A lien expires after 10 years. We can renew it before it expires and continue to take collection actions. These time limits are part of Minnesota Statute 270C.
In Minnesota, all mechanics liens must be filed within 120 days from the claimant's last day providing materials or labor. In Minnesota, mechanics liens expire 1 year from the date of the lien claimant's last furnishing of labor or materials to the project.
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).
The deadline to file a mechanics lien in Minnesota is 120 days after the last furnishing of labor or materials to the project. So, if more than 120 days have passed after you last performed work or provided materials/equipment, then it's too late to file a valid and enforceable lien claim.
