Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Utah

Leins

There is a person (Party A) who owes money to another (Party B). A promissory note was written and the terms were not fulfilled by Party A.

Can Party B place a lein on Party A's home for the amount owed? If so, what is required to do so?


Asked on 11/20/07, 5:03 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alvin Lundgren Alvin R. Lundgren, L.C.

Re: Leins

Not unless the note allows for a lien to be filed. TO get a lien, Party B will have to obtain a judgment through a lawsuit. Once judgment is filed, it becomes a matter of record, and the judgment holder (Party B) can garnish wages, accounts or property, including real property.

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Answered on 11/20/07, 6:19 pm


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