Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California
House Lien
We are Calif joint owners on the house deed. If my mother in law does not pay off her cc debt and a written loan agreement to hter brother are we liable? Can they put a lien on the house? Our home is paid off.
Asked on 7/18/08, 12:27 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Mitchell Roth
MW Roth, Professional Law Corporation
Re: House Lien
No, you are not liable. Yes, if a lawsuit agaisnt your motherinlaw results in a judgment, the judgment becomes a lien on all property interests owned by her. The judgment will need to be recorded to perfect the security interest.
Answered on 7/19/08, 2:40 pm
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