A lien is a legal claim on a property that can be placed by a creditor or government entity for unpaid debts, taxes or other obligations. Before selling or buying a property, it’s important to find out if there are any liens on the property as they can cause delays or even prevent the sale from going through.
To find out if your house has a lien, you have a few options:
- Title Company: You can contact a title company and request a title search. A title search will reveal any liens or other encumbrances on the property title.
- County Clerk: You can visit the county clerk, recorder or assessor’s office and request information on the property. They will have records of any liens that have been placed on the property.
- Online Search: Many counties have online databases where you can search for information on a property. You can typically search by address and find out if there are any liens on the property. If there is no information available online, you can follow up with a title company or county clerk to get more information.
It’s important to note that even if you don’t find any liens on the property, there may still be other issues that could affect the sale. Our team of experienced investors will help you ever step of the way.
