Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Georgia
property lien
If I have a notaried printed document do I need to record at the court house to make legal as a property lien for money owed?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: property lien
Well, I am not sure I fully understand your question. Do you have a judgment? Or, is this a mechanic's lien? If you desire to file a mechanic's lien or a lien against real property in Georgia it MUST be recorded in the records in the county in which the land is located. My website has much information on mechanic's liens. If you need more information read the FAQs on Mechanic's liens on that website. Hugh Wood
Re: property lien
Just because you have a notarized document does not mean you can file it and obtain a lien. If this is just a paper saying someone owes you money, you have to sue them and get a judgment first before a lien is created - unless you fall into one of the special categories where you have done work on someone's real estate.