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The creditor and the sheriff have two choices for a levy in Virginia. The sheriff can “list and leave” the property or “levy and seize” the property. In Maryland, the sheriff can also exclude others from access to or use of the property. In any event, the judgment lien attaches to the property at that time.
Generally, the party seeking to sell or transfer the property will need to satisfy the judgment by paying the amount owed to the judgment creditor, or negotiate a settlement or release with the creditor.
Circuit Court Judgments: Currently valid for 10 years, but creditors can renew them for 20 more years, giving them a total enforceability period of 30 years. Older judgments may be good for 20 years, and then it can be renewed.
Automobiles, trucks, recreational vehicles, motorcycles, trailers, boats, airplanes, mobile homes, and business furniture, fixtures, and equipment are examples of tangible personal property.
A judgment-creditor may ask the court for these things to help collect a judgment. Summons to answer debtor interrogatories. Garnishment of your income. Levy (or attachment) to sell your personal property.
VA Code Ann. § 8.01-251(B). A judgment expires ten years from the date of entry.
The general rule, as stated above, is that judgments last for 20 years from the date of the judgment once docketed in the Circuit Court records. However, the 20 years may be extended for an additional 20 years by filing the appropriate document.
VA Code Ann. § 8.01-251(B). A judgment expires ten years from the date of entry.
Judgment Liens: State Va. Code §8.01-458 and 8.01-251 Expire 20 years from date entered, and may be renewed for an additional 20 years If real estate has been conveyed to a BFP, the lien is unenforceable 10 years after date of transfer. Known as “10 year out of title” rule.
The general rule, as stated above, is that judgments last for 20 years from the date of the judgment once docketed in the Circuit Court records. However, the 20 years may be extended for an additional 20 years by filing the appropriate document.