There are many types of liens, and many procedures to be followed in order for a lien to be legally effective. This is work for association counsel. Simply 'filing a lien' by an unskilled person can give the owner automatic relief from your action -- in any state.
They can try, but it won't be valid because they didn't file a lien release as required by law (in California)
Liens are a legal specialty and best practices dictate that you work with association counsel to file the proper lien, properly, to maximize the association's chances that it can recover money from this action.An improperly filed, improper lien may afford the debtor defense against your claim.
The town or county can file a property tax lien. The state can file a state income tax lien.The town or county can file a property tax lien. The state can file a state income tax lien.The town or county can file a property tax lien. The state can file a state income tax lien.The town or county can file a property tax lien. The state can file a state income tax lien.
File a lien
YES BUT YOU SHOULD DO IT RIGHT AFTER YOU PAY THE TAXES. * No. The party who paid the delinquent taxes has no legal rights to the property. You cannot automatically place a lien against property other than that of a Mechanic's Lien. The paying of the taxes would be considered a loan, the only option for recovery of the monies if the property owner did not voluntarily repay the amount would be to sue the party in the appropriate state court.
An involuntary lien would be a judgment lien by a creditor, a lien for unpaid property taxes or income taxes, a demolition lien, a lien for unpaid common expenses or homeowners association dues or a mechanic's lien. Contrast that with a lien you granted in your property such as a mortgage which would be a voluntary lien.
The association counsel that filed the lien for the association can answer your question.
Best practices dictate that you work with the association's attorney to identify the proper lien to file, and to follow the process required to file such a lien. An improper lien, filed improperly will give an owner an 'out'.
If they hold a mortgage or a lien on the property. Home owner's associations often have required dues and if they are not paid, a lien can be placed on the property.
A blanket lien is a lien which gives the lienholder the entitlement to take possession of any or all of the lienee's real property to cover a delinquent loan.
Yes, in most jurisdictions they can file a mechanic's lien and follow that up by a judgment lien.