Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Pennsylvania

Liens on property

Can a company place a lien on a property or vehicle owned by a married couple if only one of the people have the lien and it was acquired before they were married?


Asked on 6/30/07, 7:30 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Gibson John W. Gibson, Esquire

Re: Liens on property

It would remain a lien on the property but if the property is owned as tenants by the entireties, jointly by husband and wife with right of survivorship, creditors cannot execute (take) the property. If a creditor attempts to do so, the other spouse may have to file a claim for exemption with the Sheriff or Constable.

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Answered on 7/06/07, 3:00 pm


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