Liens (Monetary Encumbrances) Flashcards
A lien against all property of a debtor, instead of a particular piece of property
General Lien
A general lien placed by the Internal Revenue Service for nonpayment of income taxes
Income Tax Lien
A lien that arises by operation of law, without the consent of the property owner. Also called Statutory Lien
Involuntary Lien
A court order requiring one party to pay damages to the other
Judgment Lien
A non-possessory interest in property, giving a lienholder the right to foreclose if the owner does not pay a debt owed the lienholder
Lien
A lien that attaches only to a particular piece of property
Specific Lien
A lien placed against property with the consent of the owner, such as a mortgage or deed of trust
Voluntary Lien