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The reason statutes of limitations in civil suits exist is to maintain the integrity of the evidence and the testimony of witnesses. In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, most lawsuits have a civil statute of limitations of three years.
How Can I Get Rid of my Judgement Lien in Massachusetts? Contact the creditor that filed the lien and try to come to a deal with them directly. Make payment arrangements with the creditor if you cannot pay in full. Simply pay the lien amount in full.
The execution must be used within 3 months. The monetary part of the execution is valid for 20 years. After I have removed my tenant from the property, how do I collect the money I was awarded in the judgment?
It is a court order that says you owe money to a specific person or company. A judgment lasts for 20 years. If at some time in the 20 years after the judgment you have wages or assets, the creditor may attach, or take your wages or money to pay the debt.
How long does a judgment lien last in Massachusetts? A judgment lien in Massachusetts will remain attached to the debtor's property (even if the property changes hands) for 20 years (for liens on real estate) or 30 days (for liens on personal property).
Yes, a lien may be placed on property that is jointly owned.
If the property involved in a judgment lien is real property (real estate), the lien must be recorded in the Registry of Deeds in which the property is located. If the property involved is personal property, paperwork will be filed with the city or town clerk.