Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

Property Lien

I rented a house to a tenant who sued me for not returning their deposit. The judge ordered me to pay half the deposit which amounted to $750.00 . I paid it to the plaintiff directly after the judgement by check. I have a copy of the cashed check. Now, 1 year later I find that the plaintiff put a lien on the property. How could the plaintiff put a lien on my property even though I paid the amount in full as demanded by the judge on that day? Hiw can I get the lien removed without re-paying the same debt? Do I have any recourse? Thanks very much!


Asked on 1/25/07, 3:23 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

Re: Property Lien

Send a certified/return receipt letter (keep a copy) to the person demanding that the lien be released by a reasonable date that you select. If that does not occur, you will have to ask the court's assistance or perhaps sue for slander of title.

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Answered on 1/25/07, 3:42 am


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