If you choose to place a judgment lien against the defendant's property, you should obtain a certified copy of your judgment and have it recorded in the Official Records of the county. Fees for recording are set by statute and are subject to change by legislative action. Contact the clerk's office for current fees.

The lien is to acknowledge the delinquency of an assessment as levied against a property. This is the initial step in the collection process. Liens will not force a delinquent owner to pay an overdue amount immediately, but it will prevent them from refinancing or selling their home without paying the full amount due. Title companies have a real struggle finding out if a property is a part of the subdivision and pays assessments. In many cases, they only have the seller's word to go by. See similar questions...

No, only the Sheriff's Office is allowed to remove and levy on property pursuant to a court order. The Sheriff's Office, acting as the intermediary party in the action, seizes and removes the property and protects the property until disposed at a Sheriff's sale. See similar questions...

Aside from the resource rules described above, there are many exemptions, the biggest one being a homestead. However, Medicaid may impose a lien on a recipient's property under certain limited circumstances. States are also required to seek recovery from estates of Medicaid recipients. There are complex rules on estate recoveries. See similar questions...

So long as the notice of lien complies with the requirements of Article 2 of the NYS Lien Law, the County Clerk is required by law to file same. See similar questions...

The Recorder of Deeds Division maintains records of liens that may be recorded against property. Lien research must be done in person at the Office of the Recorder of Deeds. For address and contact information click here. See similar questions...

State law AUTOMATICALLY places a tax lien on property on January 1st of each year to ensure that taxes are paid. The person who owned the property on January 1 of the tax year is personally liable for the tax payment. See similar questions...

Periodically, the Sewer Division will place liens on properties for unpaid sewer charges that are over 90-days past due. If you have concerns because you recently took ownership of the property our Customer Service Center can better assist you. The number is 645- 8270. The letter includes instructions for making the check good. If you have additional questions, our Customer Service Center will be glad to talk with you. The number is 645-8270. See similar questions...

Step 2. Research the tax lien lists using the tools and due diligence taught in the Intermediate and Advanced Education section of our website. Step 3. Use our tax lien investing tutorials to get a basic understanding of where the property is and what it looks like. Step 4. Purchase the tax lien certificate in the yearly auction (typically in February) or after the auction, when typically over 60% of the tax lien certificates remain. See similar questions...

Property taxes become a lien on real property at lien date (currently January 1st of each year to the property owner of record). The lien is removed when taxes are paid, canceled, or the property is sold for taxes. See similar questions...

Depending on the type of lien, a maritime lien may attach to a vessel, a vessel's electronics, furniture, boats, fishing gear, certain types of fishing rights and permits, machinery, spare parts, fuel and other equipment, cargo, fish and property that has been salvaged from navigable waters. Some types of lien apply to leased and borrowed equipment placed on board a vessel, and some do not. Maritime liens do not apply to shore-based property such as wharves, piers and floats. See similar questions...

You will need to search our records under your name to find out if a lien has been placed against you or if a recorded lien has been released. The Recorder's Office cannot remove any liens placed against you. To have a lien removed, you will need to contact the party who placed the lien. If you are unable to open the answers to the above questions, or if you would like a more printable version, try viewing this page in Simple Mode. Click to bookmark this page. See similar questions...

Any person who does work in respect of an improvement or furnishes any material to be used in an improvement for an owner, contractor or subcontractor has a lien on the estate or interest of the owner of the land in respect of which the improvement is being made. The lien is created when the work is started or the first material is furnished but ceases to exist if it is not registered within the time period provided by the act. See similar questions...

The lien amount for the Disabled Citizens’ Property Tax Deferral is 90 percent of the real market value of your property at the time your original application was filed. The lien amount for the Senior Citizens’ Property Tax Deferral is an estimate of future taxes to be paid and interest to be charged based on life expectancy tables. See similar questions...

Title lien statements on automobiles and other titled property are filed with the county clerk's office. Please contact your county clerk's office for information regarding forms, fees, etc. See similar questions...

The party who is sued in a civil lawsuit or in a criminal prosecution, the party who is charged with a crime. In a divorce, a defendant may also be called a respondent. See similar questions...

It is a lawyer’s right to keep any property lodged with the lawyer until you have paid all their fees and relevant expenses (disbursements). Lawyers can claim a lien over documents and property that you gave them while they were representing you (in this or any other matter), including things for which you have paid. The can also claim a lien over money they are holding on your behalf. See similar questions...