Judgment Lien In California In Washington
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Laws § 9-26-33. Final judgments create a lien upon real estate for a period of ten years.
A judgment lien on the debtor's property is created automatically when the property is in the same Washington county where the judgment is entered. But when the debtor's property is in another Washington county, the creditor must file the judgment with the county clerk for that county.
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.
To domesticate an out-of-state judgment in California, follow this procedure: First, the creditor must file an Application for Entry of Judgment on Sister-State Judgment (Form EJ-105). Second, the creditor must submit a Notice of Entry of Sister-State Judgment (Form EJ-110).
Yes, a lien may be placed on property that is jointly owned. However, the effects of that lien depend on the type of ownership that the property is under. Before discussing the terms of joint ownership, it's important that you understand exactly what liens are and what they may mean for you and your investment.
Laws § 9-26-33. Final judgments create a lien upon real estate for a period of ten years.
Your Property and Wages Might Be Seized Over Debt It sounds invasive, but it's legal. A judgment could also give a creditor a lien to your property. That means they own it.
