In some states, such as Indiana, a judgment automatically becomes a lien upon real property located in the county in which the judgment was obtained. In these states, if a judgment is obtained in one county, and real property is located in another county, then the bank must docket the judgment in the county in which the real property is located in order to obtain a lien upon the land. (more…)
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Judgment Liens in Kentucky
Monday, March 8th, 2010Indiana Mechanic’s Liens Deadlines
Tuesday, February 16th, 2010Mechanic’s liens are an important weapon in the contractor’s battle to get paid for work done on a construction project. By properly filing a mechanic’s lien against the property that was benefited by the project, a contractor can greatly enhance his prospects for getting paid. If the contractor is ultimately not paid for its work, the contractor can file suit to foreclose the mechanic’s lien and have the benefited property sold to pay for the work. (more…)