An involuntary lien can occur without your knowledge, depending on the circumstances. A creditor often places a judgment lien after suing you and winning the case.
You do not have to have a contract to file a mechanic's lien. However, you do need to be a licensed contractor. If you are licensed, then you can record the lien within 90 days of finishing the project, regardless of whether you had a written contract.
Different Types of Property Liens Mortgage Lien. Mortgage liens are levied for the debt accepted to buy a home. Judgment Lien. Judgment liens can be levied by a court when someone fails to repay a debt. Attachment Lien. Estate Tax Lien. Corporate Franchise Tax Lien. Federal Tax Lien. Mechanic's Lien. Vendor's Lien.
Yes. You must first prove the liens are wrongful. Then, you would be entitled to statutory damages and attorney's fees, in addition to the removal of the wrongful liens. An attorney can help. Good luck.
You do not have to have a contract to file a mechanic's lien. However, you do need to be a licensed contractor. If you are licensed, then you can record the lien within 90 days of finishing the project, regardless of whether you had a written contract.
File an Abstract of Judgment after Winning a Lawsuit Any time you win a lawsuit, you can put a lien on the defendant's real estate by recording an Abstract of Judgment in the Recorder's Office of the county where the real estate is located.
To do this, fill out an EJ-001 Abstract of Judgment form and take it to the clerk's office. After the clerk stamps it, record it at the County Recorder's Office in the county where the property is located. Place a lien on a business.
Enforcing Your Judgment Get in touch with the judgment debtor. Levy (seize) assets that you have personal knowledge of. Examine judgment debtor in court to locate unknown assets. Suspend the judgment debtor's driver's license if the judgment is for auto accident.
An involuntary lien can occur without your knowledge, depending on the circumstances. A creditor often places a judgment lien after suing you and winning the case.