Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

Real Estate - Senior or Junior Lien?

I obtained a Judgment on a person before they had any real property. I recorded it at the county recorders office. I have kept up the ''renewal Judgments'' before due date for the renewals. The people then purchased a couple pieces of real estate. Is my Judgment Lien Senior to any Mortgages they may have on these real properties?


Asked on 6/14/08, 3:57 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Mitchell Roth MW Roth, Professional Law Corporation

Re: Real Estate - Senior or Junior Lien?

Yes, if the property is recorded in the county in which the the properties are located.

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Answered on 6/18/08, 2:53 pm
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: Real Estate - Senior or Junior Lien?

Your lien is junior to the purchase money security interest, other than that, looks like you did everything right.

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Answered on 6/14/08, 4:08 pm
Joel Selik www.SelikLaw.com

Re: Real Estate - Senior or Junior Lien?

Your judgment is second only the mortgages used to purchase the property. See Civ.C. � 2898

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Answered on 6/14/08, 5:40 pm


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