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A fifa lien is the name of a court document that instructs a sheriff to seize and sell a defendant's property in order to satisfy a lien. The term 'fifa' comes from the Latin 'fieri facias' meaning 'that you cause to be done'.

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A FIFA lien is a document placed on your house after a creditor obtains a judgment against you. The document is issued by the local county clerk's office.

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FIFA mortgage acronym?

FiFa (Fi. Fa. or Writ of Fieri Facias). A writ issued by a court pursuant to a judgment in a civil lawsuit. Once recorded in the General Execution Docket, the FiFa becomes a lien against all real property owned by the judgment debtor in the county where the FiFa has been recorded. In most typical transactions, all FiFas must be collected for and paid in full at or before closing. FiFa (Fi. Fa. or Writ of Fieri Facias). A writ issued by a court pursuant to a judgment in a civil lawsuit. Once recorded in the General Execution Docket, the FiFa becomes a lien against all real property owned by the judgment debtor in the county where the FiFa has been recorded. In most typical transactions, all FiFas must be collected for and paid in full at or before closing.


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Fifa additions I know of: FIFA 1996 FIFA 1997 FIFA 1998 FIFA 1999 FIFA 2000 FIFA 2001 FIFA 2002 FIFA 2003 FIFA 2004 FIFA 2005 FIFA 2006 FIFA 2007 FIFA 2008 FIFA 2009 FIFA Street FIFA Street 2 FIFA Street 3 and many more


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Can you have a lien put on someones own home if they owe monies from another job site?

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What is the difference between a transfer of lien and release of lien?

A transfer of lien assigns the lien claimant's position in the lien to another party. A release of lien discharges the lien and makes it not appear on a title policy issued for the property.


Can a junior lien supersede a senior lien?

A junior lien can supersede a senior lien only if the senior lienor subordinated their lien in writing and recorded in the land records.A junior lien can supersede a senior lien only if the senior lienor subordinated their lien in writing and recorded in the land records.A junior lien can supersede a senior lien only if the senior lienor subordinated their lien in writing and recorded in the land records.A junior lien can supersede a senior lien only if the senior lienor subordinated their lien in writing and recorded in the land records.


What is an involuntary lien against my property?

An involuntary lien would be a judgment lien by a creditor, a lien for unpaid property taxes or income taxes, a demolition lien, a lien for unpaid common expenses or homeowners association dues or a mechanic's lien. Contrast that with a lien you granted in your property such as a mortgage which would be a voluntary lien.


IS THERE A LIEN ON IT?

is there a lien on this car


How do you spell lien?

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what is this lien for?

what is this tax lien for


Is an assignee a lien holder?

An assignee of a lien is the new lien holder.


What does this property in a LIEN SOLD status mean?

There is a lien or was a lien on the property and the lien was sold to a 3rd party such as an attorney