Can you file a lien against a home in foreclosure?

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If a sign has already been placed in the yard saying the house is a bank owned foreclosure. Is it to late to file a lien on that home.
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7 Responses to “Can you file a lien against a home in foreclosure?”

  1. David Z Says:

    yes it is too late. you could have bought at the sherriff auction to protect your interest. After that sherriff sale your rights are gone.

  2. Ryan M Says:

    Yup, because you lean was against the old owners….since they no longer own the property, your lien is worthless

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  4. wizjp Says:

    Depends. IF the property has changed hands, and your lien is against the homeowner, yes it is too late to apply the lien to that property.

    If it is a mechanic’s or HOA lien, it may still attach,

    Lawyer or the clerk of court.

  5. infinite crisis 247 Says:

    yep, it’s way too late…especially since you must have a court order to enact a lien upon titled property. only thing that you can do is find out if the person in question has any other titled assets…then perhaps you can lien those.

  6. Leo F Says:

    It will not do any good all liens are gone after the auction.

  7. Lewis Says:

    Foreclosure depends on your are to what rules apply to you!

    The link below is to a site with alot more info on that i found

    Enjoy