what is a mechanics lien?
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My understanding is it's basically a BILL that follows a vehicle's title.\n\nIt usually occurs when a tradesman (i.e. mechanic) files a lien for unpaid repair work.  This is his remedy to ensure that, should the vehicle be sold, his monies will be paid to him.
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It may depend on your state, but I don't know that you can put a lien.\n\nYou need to go to court.  Let them help you enforce the arrearage owed.  They may be able to require the liquidation of assets, depending on the amount owed.  \n\nOther likely outcomes would be a garnishment of wages and tax refunds.  If the person owns real property, I am assuming they have a traceable job.\n\nBut even if your state allows a property lien, you will need the help of the court to enforce the order and collect on the arrears if they are not voluntarily being paid.
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Contact the local tac collector for the state you are looking for.  They would have the list of all tax lien properties.  As far as foreclosures, they are being published in local newspapers-just check them.
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Try your county Auditor and Recorder.\n\nThe auditor normally has info regarding how much a property has been purchased and what features a property contains, i.e. beds, bths, etc..\nThe recorder will give you auctual documentation of what liens are on a home. Mortgages, 2nds, etc..\n\nIt takes some research, but this public information  is powerful
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You will need to get a court to agree with you and place the lien on the house. You need to call a lawyer, they will usually answer a few questions in the begining for free over the phone. You can represent yourself of course but this is difficult.\n\nHere is some info on a couple of types of liens:\n\nA judgment lien is usually placed on your house from a creditor who claims you owe them money. This judgment can damage your credit report and cause havoc on your ability to borrow money in the future. \n\nThere's also a mechanics lien. "The purpose of the lien law is to ensure that those who contribute labor or material to enhance the value of the property of another should be justly protected," according to AZLitigation.com. Property owners more susceptible to this type of lien are those who purchase a new construction home. If the builder doesn't pay the service provider, such as electricians or plumbers or the lumber yard, the house can't be sold without the debt being paid off and the lien being removed.
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Not exactly sure what you are referring to.  Are you talking about a lien on your property?\n\nYou will need to check with either your county or state secretary of state and see who keeps track of property liens.  In Michigan, you go to the Sec. of State, but the information is filed at the county level.  There may be a charge for the information.
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As usual with legal-related questions on Yahoo! Answers, far too little information exists to answer the question adequately.\n\nThe term is "lien."  It is a "legal right or interest that a creditor has in another's property, lasing usu[ally] until a debt or duty that it secures is satisfied - Typically, the creditor does not take possession of the property on which the lien has been obtained."\n\nYou're getting ahead of yourself here, though.  Depending on state law, you'll need to have a formal lender or creditor relationship before you'd be able to attach a lien.  Also, much depends on whether the loan is recourse or non-recourse - was this a debt to the person, or to the property?\n\nRegardless, your first action should be to go to small claims court and file a claim against the debtor.  Contact your local district court in whatever state you're in, and ask them about the maximum ceiling for a small claims action.  Determine from there where you'd be able to bring you case, and then whether you'd need to consult a lawyer.\n\nEDIT: For a debt of $10,000, you need to consult an attorney and explain the situation.  The attorney will advise you how to proceed and what your chances are.
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There are usually two policies of title insurance on a property.  Most places I have worked it is traditional for the seller to pay for the buyer's policy of title insurance (the owner's policy) which protects against defects in your title.  And people really do use it.  More than most people think.  I ran down a checklist of 100 items or so that title insurance protects against, and I had encountered people who had problems with over two thirds of the items.\n\nBut your owner's policy does not protect the lender from loss due to title defects, so the lender will require you to buy them a lender's policy of title insurance, and that's what the $700 is probably for.  You don't pay it, you don't get a loan.  You're actually getting a discount for buying it concurrently with that policy of owner's title insurance your seller is buying you.
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A warranty deed is one in which the seller, when transferring the title to you, warrants that he owns the property free and clear of all liens. A warranty deed is used in most sales of property. The warranty deed says that the grantor is the rightful owner and has the right to transfer the title; that there are no outstanding claims on the property from lenders using it as collateral, or from other creditors, and that the property can't be claimed by someone with a better claim to the title. If any of those claims are wrong, the buyer is entitled to compensation. A title insurance policy backs up the claims of the warranty deed, protecting the lender or buyer from disputes about ownership or liens.
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The principle is that the accountant holds a LIEN over your documents. They have every right to hold the documents until they are paid.
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An average person CAN to this. You just have to draw up thr lien papers that you might find at a site like http://www.1stoplegal.com/forms/liens.htm\n\nThen you just need to file these at your county courthouse.\n\nA title company could probably make this process happer for a few hundred dollars.
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You have to come to a settlement arrangement with the person/entity that filed the lien. At which point, they file a release and the judgment lien is lifted and recorded as satisfied and released.
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What rd211 said. \nThe work on the car was not authorised by the owner, so she technically owns nothing to anybody... She can of course approve post facto, and decide to pay the bill, but unless she does, nothing compels her, and it's a matter between the mechanic and the ex. Also, since the car belongs to somebody who is not involved in the deal, the mechanic has no right to hold it as collateral for payment of the repairs. \n\nNo bill was tendered, and the object has been removed to premises others than the machine shop or the mechanic's customer parking space... technically, it can be regarded as a presumption of grand theft auto.\n\nA mechanic's lien is definitely a real estate intrument not normally applied to movable property... so odds are the claims ar bulls*it. Especially since taking such a lien is an involved process and I don't suppose its steps, such as serving the preliminary notice were followed.\n\nBut really, get a lawyer and the police on the case and get medieval on the machanic's and the ex's sorry asses, because it really looks like they committed conspiracy to steal that car.
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A lien is usually like a hold on the home. You cant sell the home or change title until you payoff the debt causing the lien or clear up the problem. Power companies will give customers loans for new air conditioners and put liens on the homes until the loan is paid. Also if you have remodeling done on the home and don't pay the contractor off he can put a lien on the home until debts are satisfied. Also a law suit can result in a judgment causing a lien. Like a car accident or other injuries.
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simply have a release of lien form filed in the county court clerks office where the home is. The cost is about $10. Any title company can prepare and notaries the form for you for a small fee.
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Your mortgage company will insist on a clear title and it makes sense for you to get it--it protects you if someone comes out of the woodwork claiming ownership or a lien on your house after you buy it.  title insurance assures you that the title is clean or they will be responsible for damages if it turns out it's not.