Absolutely. If you are sued and a judgment is rendered against you, a lien can be placed against your paid-off property. Because you have 100% equity in the property, your exemptions may not protect the property fully.
You need to determine why he liened your property and take steps to clear the lien. If YOU owe him, pay him. Problems can arise. For example: If a sub-contractor worked on your house, but the main...
To what purpose? You're going to sell the land to pay yourself what you owe yourself? It doesn't make any sense to put a lien on your own property. If you are a joint owner, then perhaps it makes...
Liens must be paid before the property can be mortgaged or sold. They should be paid as soon as possible. In some cases interest accrues until the lien is paid off.
You can check your name in the index at the local land records office or Recorder's office. Any liens that have been recorded against you will be listed under your name or under your property...