Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida

lein

have heard in the state of florida your home is your homested and this is one of the states that a creditor cannot touch your home. if a judgement is placed against you can they lein your property if the house is in two names and only one individual has the debt.


Asked on 10/11/08, 10:34 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Snytkin Azam Snytkin, P.A.

Re: lein

Yes, a lien can be placed on your house as long as the house is owned by you.

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Answered on 10/12/08, 8:47 am
Alexander M. Rosenfeld Rosenfeld & Stein, P.A.

Re: lein

A judgment lien is EFFECTIVE against all non-exempt property of the judgment debtor to the extent of the judgment debtor's interest therein. If a lien is claimed against exempt property then a court order must be obtained which will state the the lien is NOT effective as against the homestead property.

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Answered on 10/13/08, 8:31 pm


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