Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California

Lien on my home?

Two years ago I purchaced my home. Last year I refinanced. The today I went to refinance again. Major problem. There is a lein on my home. I was shocked. The finance company said it was strange because there was no doller amount. I went to the county clerks office. Indeed there is a lien. They also had no doller amount. They showed it was from a unpaid doctor bill back in 1993. First of all, do they not have to contact me before the put a lien on my home? Second can a lien still be put on my home after 9 years? How do I get rid of this lien? Apparently it was a county run doctor office.


Asked on 7/25/02, 11:47 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Sheldon G. Bardach Law Offices of Sheldon G. Bardach

Re: Lien on my home?

I am afraid that all you describe is possible. It will require you to bring an action to have the lien expunged, or vacated. I would suggest that you contact the administrator of the doctor's office and see if you can't reach some agreeable resolution before retaining counsel and taking legal steps to get relief.

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Answered on 7/26/02, 12:51 am
Larry Rothman Larry Rothman & Associates

Re: Lien on my home?

Without a lawsuit, you may have a case against the doctor for slander of title. Please fax all documentation you have including a copy of the lien and I will provide you with free consultation to 714 363 0229.

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Answered on 7/26/02, 8:44 am


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