Dose it just show up? How do i find out what my leins are? Will it affect my credit score? Reason why someone is threating my with one.... long story short this company settled on something now asking for more.
2007-04-28 04:28:33 · 9 answers · asked by don m 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Liens don't really just appear on the property without you knowing something about it. The only exception would be if you buy a piece of property and didn't know the seller had some work done they didn't pay for, and a Mechanic's Lien gets filed.
As far as this particular case, they would have to sue you first. If they win they can get a Judgment Lien, and they might be able to get a Pre-Judgment Lien shortly after filing, but you will know before this happens.
You may want to start checking for an attorney if they decide to take this farther. You should send them a letter, preferably certified, demanding that they cease harassing you (and use the word "harass") over a debt that has already been settled, and that your next communication with them will be from your attorney.
2007-04-28 04:46:53 · answer #1 · answered by open4one 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you referring to a contractor's lien for unpaid work?
Or is this a creditor's lien?
In either case you must have paperwork to the effect of
an agreed amount. In the case of work, any changes to
the agreement, must be discussed and agreed to before
the work is done. You might want to check the contractor's
license and make sure it's in order if this is the person
threatening you.
Most attorney's don't charge for an initial consultation.
I would suggest you talk to one before this escalates.
To see what liens are on your property contact a title
company and request a property profile; or a real estate
agent may be able to assist you with this.
Good luck
2007-04-28 04:34:32 · answer #2 · answered by S T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest you talk with an attorney because their are rights of property owners when things of this nature arise.
When I started my business I never thought that I would be sued, but I was and since my Company was Incorporated they could not touch my assets only the business, but they lost the case anyway.
My attorney is good and he showed them the way out the door to go rob someone else with their stupid complaints.
People will go to the extreme if they think they can get money;.
2007-04-28 04:33:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually you would get a bunch of threatening letters and paperwork first, so it doesnt just "show up." And, yes, depending on the type of lien, it CAN affect your credit.
I would talk to a lawyer. I would think if this company already "settled" there's no way they can come back for more later.
2007-04-28 04:38:15 · answer #4 · answered by rebecca d 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The title search will clarify any existing leins.
There are not that many creditors who are allowed to place them.
You can have them for medical bills, legal bills, and home contractor bills (only those who worked on this property), and of course, tax bills.
All of the above still need to prove that the money is owed them. Yes, they affect your credit score, they are listed there as well as on your property title.
2007-04-28 04:38:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a corporation can no longer placed a lien on your materials without court docket judgment, until eventually they're doing so based on paintings achieved on the valuables. this sort of lien is named, i've got faith, a mechanics lien, and can in basic terms hide the value of exertions or supplies used to do paintings on your materials. in case you have been sued and characteristic lost, the creditor can ask the court docket to place a lien against your materials, this could contain your place or different issues like financial business enterprise bills. they could no longer do this until eventually they have gained in court docket and characteristic given you the prospect to make fee on the judgment. they could besides the shown fact that attempt to threaten such action, whether they have not got the criminal superb to achieve this. in case you fall for the possibility, they have not lost something. you could examine alongside with your interior sight district criminal professional to work out in the event that they're violating any rules in making a declare that they'll placed a lien, while they have not got the perfect.
2016-12-16 17:46:45 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your county clerk's office. They are the ones that register liens on property. They should be able to tell you if there is one. If there is, you may need to talk to you lawyer, if the case was settled, I don't think they can legally go after you for more.
2007-04-28 04:37:11 · answer #7 · answered by Angie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can do a title seach (usually about $35) and that will tell you for sure if there are any leins.
2007-04-28 04:31:34 · answer #8 · answered by harleychick.rm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there would be papers filed at the court house where the deed to your property is filed, without this there is no lien
and no lein either.
2007-04-28 04:37:30 · answer #9 · answered by Jo Blo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋