Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New York
liens
Can a lien be filed in court without a judgment having previously been entered?
Asked on 2/16/09, 12:19 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Markowitz
Michael A. Markowitz, PC
Re: liens
I do not really understand your question.
However, a litigant may lien real property with a Lis Pendence (Notice of Pendency) if the claim involves real property. The Lis Pendence is filed before Judgment in an action. The Lis Pendence is for 3 years.
Mike.
Answered on 2/16/09, 12:29 pm