You might think you already know about any liens on a property you already own. However, the fact is they can lurk beneath your radar and pop up at the most inopportune times. Like when you’re getting ...

Construction liens secure payment for labor or materials provided by contractors. Find out how state laws can affect the filing and resolution process.

You might want to check for liens on your property if you’re planning to list your home for sale. To improve their chances of a smooth transaction, most buyers conduct a formal title search to make ...

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A woman who promotes herself as a business consultant was evicted from a Beverly Hills home as multiple homeowners across Los Angeles County challenge mechanics liens she recorded against their ...

If you try to sell or refinance your home, you could get an unexpected surprise when you close the deal — somebody could have put a lien on your property years ago and you might not know about it.“A ...

A mortgage lien is a mortgage lender’s legal right to take legal possession of your home if you fail to pay your debt — a process known as foreclosure. This claim makes your home the collateral that ...

(WSVN) - He paid to have a pool built and after it was finished, he got something he never expected. A lien on his property. What should he do? Turn to Help Me Howard with Patrick Fraser. When Samaroo ...

The mechanism for making sure suppliers and laborers get paid traps homeowners in the middle of disputes.

The Athens City Council recently placed weed liens on seven properties for a total amount of $3,000 for overgrown grass and weeds after being unable to reach the property owners.

Tax lien investing allows you to purchase a tax lien certificate issued by the local government when a property owner has unpaid property taxes. A tax lien certificate includes unpaid taxes along with ...