Lien Release Recording brings together the guidance on this site that touches this topic directly. It is covered in “Selling a House With a Lien”, part of our Closing Costs & Net Proceeds section, so you can see how it plays out in a real sale rather than as an isolated definition. Use it as a jumping-off point, then follow the related-reading links at the end of the article. General education only, not legal, tax or financial advice.
1 article on this topic
You can often sell house with lien claims recorded against it, if each claim is paid, released or otherwise handled. See how payoffs, disputes and releases fit into closing.
Read More