Yes, a house can be sold with a lien on it, but the process involves additional steps to ensure a smooth transaction. The lien typically needs to be resolved before or during the sale to provide the buyer with a clear title.
This is a breakdown of the steps involved in foreclosing on a lien. File a mechanics lien. Filing a mechanics lien is the actual first step in the lien foreclosure process. Send notices. Hire a lawyer. Prepare your case. File your case. Serve the owners. Wait for your day in court. Collect on your judgment.
Our Record Room at the Office of the County Clerk is open to the public where all documents, including, deeds, mortgages, maps, liens, releases, easements, powers of attorney, trade names, assignments, medical licenses, and veteran peddler licenses are available for inspection by the public.
In New Jersey, the Superior Court Clerk's Office can provide information about liens, including default judgments and Certificates of Debt.
Visit the Middlesex County Clerk's Land Record Search and review the User Guide before searching for your deed. If you would like a certified copy, you must send a written request or appear in-person.
.NJLISPENDENS is the only website that updates lis pendens pre-foreclosures EVERY DAY (that the courts are open) as they are filed in the courthouse. We provide records for all 21 New Jersey counties in an easy-to-read, easy to understand format.
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