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  • 04-20-2008, 09:07 AM
    cjulias
    How To Collect A Judgement Lien On Real Property
    My question involves collection proceedings in the State of: MICHIGAN

    I recieved judgement in small claims against defendents husband/wife, in the amount of $2,137 plus 5.701 % intrest from 4/30/07.
    10/05/07 A judgement lien was obtained on defendents real property, at that time in the amount of $2,746, and continues to incur intrest. I also recorded this with the register of deeds.
    Defendents own realestate vacant land with a value of APX. $8,500, only income sorce is social security and that is why I persued the real property.
    Defendent wife passed away a few mounts ago, she had signed off on a warenty deed to the property prior to small claims,against defendent husbands wishes.
    I believe I have done everything right so far, though I am not sure what the next steps are in collecting. Also Having a lien on the property and recorded, what are my resposibilties, as far as back taxes, A trailer home had burned prior to my involvement and the fire cost still have not been paid, also the debries from the fire still remain on vacant property, and again the back taxes.
    What steps can I take now?
  • 04-22-2008, 07:30 AM
    Mr. Knowitall
    Re: How To Collect A Judgement Lien On Real Property
    I have no idea what the talk about the warranty deed is about or why it is relevant. Care to explain? Who owns the real estate?

    You don't have to pay taxes on the property, but your lien might be extinguished in a tax sale.

    For an amount that small, you would typically collect when the property is sold. I doubt that it would be cost-effective to pursue other remedies over such a modest lien. But if you want to know if you can foreclose and how much it would cost, you can always consult a local real estate lawyer and ask.
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