Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Texas

I live in Texas hospital has filed lens on my homestead in a county which I do not reside. These lens are 7 10 years old. Just found out about the leins.


Asked on 10/03/15, 12:17 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Joseph A. McDermott, III Attorney at Law

Liens filed in a county other than the county your homestead is located in do not encumber your homestead.

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Answered on 10/03/15, 5:08 pm

Did the hospital sue you and get a judgment? There are different liens for different matters. Also, the abstract only attaches to the property within the county. I'm unclear as to where the lien is filed vs where your homestead is located. Further, it's rare to have a lien attach on a homestead unless it's tax, purchase money or child support.

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Answered on 10/04/15, 8:47 am


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