Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Nevada

Junior lien

can a holder of a promissory note put a junior lien on my house while that was not mentioned on the promissory note and I am on time on my payments?


Asked on 2/21/08, 8:12 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
James Smith James E. Smith Ltd.

Re: Junior lien

A promissory note does not give someone a lien on the property unless the promissor has contracted to do so, e.g., contract lient, or the promissee has obtained a judgment on the note, e.g., judgment lien.

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Answered on 2/21/08, 8:57 am
Jeffrey Cogan Jeffrey A. Cogan, Esq., Ltd.

Re: Junior lien

If he puts a lien on your house, you have a claim for slander of title.

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Answered on 2/22/08, 9:45 am


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