Judgment Lien Forms Foreclose In Ohio
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The Judgment Lien is filed using the lump sum judgment taken from a hearing held with the courts. This lien becomes dormant within five years from the filing when the judgment is in favor of the obligee. If the judgment is in favor of the state the dormant date begins after 10 years of the filing date.
Regardless of whether any payments are made, your judgment does not last forever. In Ohio, judgments go “dormant” in 5 years after the latter of: (a) when the judgment was issued, or (b) the last time it was used to create a lien, generate a seizure, obtain a garnishment order, or any other similar effort.
In Ohio, liens are managed and disseminated by the Ohio Secretary of State, the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, or the County Recorders offices in the state's various judicial districts.
"Any person who wishes to file a Mechanic's Lien shall make and file for record in the office of the county recorder in the counties in which the improved property is located, an affidavit showing the amount due over and above all legal setoffs, a description of the property to be charged with the lien, the name and ...
Regardless of whether any payments are made, your judgment does not last forever. In Ohio, judgments go “dormant” in 5 years after the latter of: (a) when the judgment was issued, or (b) the last time it was used to create a lien, generate a seizure, obtain a garnishment order, or any other similar effort.
The Judgment Creditor (the person who has the judgment) may file a motion to revive the judgment any time within ten (10) years after the judgment becomes dormant. If the court grants the motion the judgment is revived and the Judgment Creditor can take steps to collect the judgment.
Regardless of whether any payments are made, your judgment does not last forever. In Ohio, judgments go “dormant” in 5 years after the latter of: (a) when the judgment was issued, or (b) the last time it was used to create a lien, generate a seizure, obtain a garnishment order, or any other similar effort.
Steps to Revive a Dormant Judgment: Filing a Motion: The creditor must file a motion to revive the dormant judgment in the court where the original judgment was issued. This motion should include details of the original judgment, the fact that it has become dormant, and a request for its revival.
