Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Virginia

I purchased property last year. During the title search, a mechanics lien is discovered to be on the property. I know own the property and the lien is still on the property. I thought the bank (owner) was to pay the lien. What happens when I now sell the property? Will my title insurance cover the lien?


Asked on 9/11/09, 12:28 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Daniel Press Chung & Press, P.C.

The mechanics lien may well have expired. It is valid for 6 months from filing, unless a suit is filed to enforce the lien. You need to check if suit was filed.

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Answered on 9/16/09, 12:47 pm


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