Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

State lien on property for criminal restitution

Is it legal for the state of florida to place a lien on my property that has a homestead exemption. The lien is from a conviction where the main so called co-conspiritor was ordered to pay restitution. He went to jail and they gave me probation but said I had to pay his restitution. They then liened my property. My property is co owned with my wife and has homestead exemption on it.

Is there a way to get rid of the lien?


Asked on 8/29/05, 8:40 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alexander M. Rosenfeld Rosenfeld & Stein, P.A.

Re: State lien on property for criminal restitution

The lien does not attach to homestead property. You should retain counsel to make application to the court for an appropriate order.

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Answered on 8/29/05, 8:55 pm


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