Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Michigan

Lien on title

A few years ago we went through a rough financial time and a friend sent us $1000. She owned an escrow company. We told her we did not know when we could pay her back. After a few months she put a lien on the title to our property for $2500, saying the other 1500 was for interest!! We paid her 1500, but now her company is closed due to a lawsuit and no longer exists. We cannot pay the 0ther 1000 to anyone, and we cannot reach her. We have proof that we paid 1500. Can we do anything to remove the lien from our title? Thank YOU!!


Asked on 2/09/05, 12:35 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Gregory J. Roth Gregory J. Roth, PLLC

Re: Lien on title

Your "friend" would need to have a valid basis for the lien, otherwise she (or the company) might be liable for improper cloud on title. Assuming the lien is invalid, an attorney could help clear up the title, but it might cost as much as is owed on the debt. I would need to see a copy of the lien and any agreements you had with her to advise you further. Please contact me at (248) 305-5840 if you need assistance.

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Answered on 2/10/05, 12:29 pm
Blake Lipman Law Office of Blake P. Lipman

Re: Lien on title

Yes, you will need to quiet the title. This is done by lawsuit. You may also be able to sue her for slandering your title. It appears that you never signed a writing allowing her to lien the property. For more info, please contact my office at (248)851-3171.

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Answered on 2/15/05, 10:24 am


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