This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
A judgment lien is valid for ten years. N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 5203.
Monetary judgments, mechanic's liens, broker's liens and notices of pendency can be searched in our White Plains office or at Westchester Records Online. As required by New York State Law, judgments and liens are permanent records accessible by the public.
To conduct a New York property lien search by address: Visit or contact any of the following entities in person or through their websites: The county clerk's office or website. The tax assessor's office or website.
Visit or contact any of the following entities: The county recorder's office where the property is located. The county tax assessor's office. Online property search services. Relevant federal and local agencies' websites. Community libraries. Public records websites.
You can contact your bank, employer, or credit reporting company to find out which Court made the judgment. You can use the Court Locator on this page to find a Court. Then contact the Court and get a copy of the court file, including the Affidavit of Service for the Summons and Complaint.
Personal Property Execution If a Judgment Creditor knows that the Judgment Debtor owns a car, truck, motorcycle or other personal property of significant value, the Judgment Creditor may file a Property Execution.
Undiscovered liens can result in high fines and even foreclosure on the home you worked so hard to obtain. Creditors should make all possible attempts to notify property owners of liens placed on their property but some liens can still go unnoticed so homeowners must take steps to protect themselves.
Judgment is a court decision that settles a dispute between two parties by determining the rights and obligations of each party. Judgments are classified as in personam, in rem, or quasi in rem. Judgments are usually monetary, but can also be non-monetary, and are legally enforceable.