Judgment Against Property For Rem In Wake
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NORTH CAROLINA A judgment is a lien on real property for ten years from the entry date. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-234.
Household exemption typically includes clothing, furnishings, appliances, books, and other household items that are used as part of everyday residential existence.
A judgment in North Carolina is good for ten (10) years and can be “renewed” one time for an additional 10-year period.
A debtor's bank accounts may also be levied upon, but not IRAs or other pension plans ing to the debt collection laws in NC.
If you do not timely respond or contact the plaintiff's counsel, the plaintiff may move for entry of default and default judgment against you. If that judgment is obtained, the defendant may receive a “Notice of Right to Designate Exemptions,” which begins the process of attempting to collect the judgment against you.
Landlords can refuse a rent payment from their tenant, but only with good reason. Refusing rent may cause legal complications and landlords contemplating this option should make sure they understand local tenancy laws—or consult a lawyer—before going any further.
This means landlords cannot physically remove tenants or their personal property, change locks, cut off utilities, or take any other action to evict a tenant without a court order. In NC, the law mandates that landlords must file a formal eviction notice and allow the tenant the opportunity to respond.
The judgment debtor may have exemptions under State and federal law that are in addition to those listed on the form for the debtor's statement that is included with the notice, such as Social Security benefits, unemployment benefits, workers' compensation benefits, and earnings for the debtor's personal services ...
