Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Pennsylvania
property lean
what is a property lean
Asked on 11/27/08, 9:44 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Miriam Jacobson
Retired from practice of law
Re: property lean
A lien on property is a claim of interest. For example, a judgment against the owner would create a lien. Unpaid property taxes create a lien. A mortgage is also a lien.
When a lien exists, the property cannot be sold without first paying off such liens.
Answered on 11/28/08, 12:39 pm