Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Texas

Re: Renewal of Judgement and Lien againest Real Property

A Judgment is not good forever. It expires if not executed or renewed within the statutory period.

If the judgment lien-holder does not execute or renew within the time prescribed, the judgment lien becomes invalid. It cannot be purged from the records of the court or the county clerk, but a verified statement that more than 7 years has elapsed and there has been no renewal should suffice for most title companies and most legal purposes.

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>Category: Real Property, Real Estate and Landlord & Tenants

>State(s): TX TX

>Subject: Renewal of Judgement and Lien againest Real Property

>Submited: 6/21/2000

>Posted: 8/30/2000

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>Could you tell me if a judgement needs to be renewed every 7 years or does it remain forever. I have property that is tied up with a judgement that will be reaching 7 years and I have reason to believe that they will not renew it if that is required. What would I need to do if the renewal is required and they do not renew it and I want remove the judgement and lien from the property.

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