3 Encumbrances Flashcards
What is an encumbrance?
Any flaws such as claims, charges, or liabilities that attach to and are binding on real estate.
What is a lien?
A non-possessory charge against property to provide security for a debt or an obligation of the property owner.
What are the 2 categories of liens?
Specific and General
What is a specific lien?
A lien secured by a specific parcel of property and affects only that particular property.
What are types of Specific Liens?
- Mortgage
- Real property taxes
- Mechanic’s lien
- Commercial Real Estate Broker’s lien
Which lien has superiority over all liens?
Real Property Taxes
Special assessment liens
Improvement taxes for things such as sidewalks sewers or townhouse roofs.
When can a mechanics lien be filed?
Within 120 days after last day of providing services and materials
When can a properly filed mechanics lien be enforced?
Within 180 days after a worker has furnished labor or materials
Time frame for a broker to file a North Carolina commercial real estate broker lien?
90 days after tenant takes possession
What type of project qualifies for a mechanics lien?
Any NC residential or commercial construction projects where the cost equals or exceeds $30,000
What is a general lien?
A lien that affects all the property of a debtor both real and personal rather than a specific parcel of real property.
Types of general liens.
- Judgement
- Personal property tax liens
- State Tax liens
- Federal Tax liens
What is Lis Pendens?
A lawsuit that may affect title.
What is writ of attachment?
An encumbrance at the request of a creditor for the court to retain custody of an unsecured property to satisfy a judgment.