To obtain a judgment lien, you must first record the judgment with the court of common pleas in the county where the debtor owns property. The lien will stay in effect for five years, but can be renewed, if the debtor does not sell the property within that time period.
Pennsylvania is a tax deed state, but the process there is different and can be confusing. Today, I'll explain the unique system that has evolved in Pennsylvania. Across the United States, you'll find tax auction rules are different from state to state. Many times, counties within the state will also have unique rules.
If the lien is released by the lienholder on Form MV-38O(opens in a new tab), or with a notarized lien release statement on lienholder's letterhead, PennDOT's counter service area will accept a properly completed application and issue a duplicate title to the vehicle owner (with proper owner ID) with no lien.
Lien must be filed w/in 6 months after last labor or materials furnished. In Pennsylvania, an action to enforce a mechanics lien must be initiated within 2 years of the date of filing the lien claim. This deadline may not be extended, and failure to meet the deadline results in the lien becoming unenforceable.
In many cases, a lien can hinder the sale or transfer of the property until the debt secured by the lien is satisfied. This means that property owners may be unable to sell or refinance their property until the lien is resolved. Additionally, liens can affect the priority of creditors' claims against the property.
A stipulation by a contractor to waive mechanics' lien rights before providing labor, services, materials, or equipment to improve residential real property in Pennsylvania.
In Pennsylvania, lien rights extend to general contractors, subcontractors and sub-subcontractors (contractors and suppliers who have a direct contract with subcontractors). A notice of intent to lien to an owner is due 30 days before the Lien Claim is filed for subcontractors and sub-subcontractors.
A judgment lien in Pennsylvania will remain attached to the debtor's property (even if the property changes hands) for five years.
How long does a judgment lien last in Pennsylvania? A judgment lien in Pennsylvania will remain attached to the debtor's property (even if the property changes hands) for five years.