Q: How long does a judgement against investment property last after the debt is no longer reported to credit agencies?
I have a judgement against property from 2008. The debt has stopped being claimed on my credit. I want to sell the property but can't if there's a lein on it. What can I do about it, I don't understand the public record documents well enough to find my own answer.
A: Judgments remain a lien on real property for 10 years from the date of entry unless extended by court order. If your judgment was entered in 2008, it is likely not still a lien.
A: Judgments can be extended so that they remain a lien for as long as 20 years.
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