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Judgment Lien Forms For Sale In San Diego
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San Diego
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US-0025LTR
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In California, a judgment lien can be attached to the debtor's real estate -- meaning a house, condo, land, or similar kind of property interest -- or to the debtor's personal property -- things like jewelry, art, antiques, and other valuables.
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.
Most judgments (the court order saying what you're owed) expire in 10 years. This means you can't collect on it after 10 years. To avoid this, you can ask the court to renew it. A renewal lasts 10 years.
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 take or mail something called an 'Abstract of Judgment' to the county recorder's office. This is a document that summarizes the court's decision. Once the Abstract of Judgment is recorded, it creates a 'general' lien. Think of it as a giant sticky note that attaches to all the debtor's real property in that county.
Once a Notice of State Tax Lien is recorded or filed against you, the lien: Becomes public record. Attaches to any California real or personal property you currently own or may acquire in the future. Is effective for at least 10 years (may be extended)
In other words, in California judgments expire 10 years from the date they are entered by the court. Upon expiration of the 10-year period, all enforcement procedures must cease; any liens based upon the judgment are automatically extinguished.
