Question
nnnnOnce an abstract of judgment is recorded it remains a lien on all real property for:
nnnnSelections
nnnnA. One year
nnnnB. Three years
nnnnC. Five years
nnnnD. Ten years
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Answer: D
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5 Keys Summary
nnnn• A judgment lien is formally established when a properly certified abstract of the judgment is recorded with the county recorder.
nnnn• This recorded abstract creates an involuntary and general lien on the debtor’s real property.
nnnn• The lien attaches to all real property the debtor owns in that county and any property they acquire thereafter before the lien expires.
nnnn• The lien of a recorded money judgment normally continues for ten years from the date of entry of the judgment or decree.
nnnn• Recording the abstract of judgment is necessary to enable the judgment creditor to obtain a writ of execution and force the sale of the debtor’s property to satisfy the debt.
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