Posted by William Bronchick on October 20, 2003 at 22:31:59:
No, generally a judgment does not become a lien until it is recorded in the county land records.
Judgement vs. Lien - Posted by Shane
Posted by Shane on October 20, 2003 at 22:21:44:
If public records lists a judgement against someone, does that judgement automatically attach to all of that person’s properties, or does it actually have to be a lien against the property in order to attach to a property? I am in Orange County, Florida. Thanks for your help.
Shane
Re: Judgement vs. Lien - Posted by Dimpil
Posted by Dimpil on October 21, 2003 at 05:21:20:
Here in NC a judgement is a lien. When the attorney does his title search (as we are an attorney state)he also runs the persons name and if something pops up then he’s obligated to place it on title.
Re: Judgement vs. Lien - Posted by Jim (MD)
Posted by Jim (MD) on October 21, 2003 at 24:04:17:
In some counties, a judgment is recorded in the county records the day it is rendered, making it attach to property owned by that person in that county. Property owned by that person in other counties is not affected, unless the creditor finds the property and attaches the judgment. This is how it is in Maryland; I could not tell you the procedure in Florida. You should check with a local title company.