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Liens
What is a lien?
A lien is a charge on real or personal
property for the satisfaction of a debt or
legal duty.
What are judgment liens?
If a person wins a lawsuit for money,
the court will enter a judgment stating
the amount of money the losing party
owes to the winning party. After a
judgment is entered, the winning party
can file a judgment lien. By filing a
judgment lien, the winning party has a
charge on all of the losing party's
personal property located anywhere in
the state. The winning party can obtain
a judgment lien on the losing party's
real property by recording a certified
copy of the judgment with the county in
which the real property is located.
Judgment liens on personal and real
property can be enforced during the time
period allowed by law. For example, in
Florida, judgment liens on personal
property are valid for 5 years; judgment
liens on real property are valid for 10
years. They can be continued for another
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What are mechanics' liens or
materialmen's liens?
Individuals and businesses that make
improvements to real property are given
special collection rights by law. Craftsmen,
laborers, suppliers, architects, engineers,
contractors, and subcontractors fall within
the definition of mechanics or materialmen.
If the mechanics or materialmen have not
been paid, they can place a lien on the real
property for the value of the work performed
or the materials provided. The general
procedure for a lien includes written notice
to the property owner and recording of the
lien in the county real estate records. If
the lien is not paid, the mechanic or
materialman can file foreclosure proceedings
and sell the land in order to pay the debt.
What are tax liens?
If a property owner fails to pay
property taxes or income taxes when they
become due, the government can impose a
tax lien on the real estate. If the
taxes remain delinquent (unpaid), the
property can be sold to pay the debt.
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Palm Beach, Florida, 33401. We represent our
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Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach,
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