Judgment Lien (Docketed Money Judgment)
CPLR §5203 provides that docketing a money judgment in the county where the property is located establishes priority against transfers of the judgment debtor's interest for a specified period, subject to enumerated exceptions. This is a key mechanism by which creditor claims become actionable against real property interests.
- Where it applies
- New York State
- When it comes up
- Diligence; enforcement; closing payoff/clearance
- Property types
- All deeded real property owned by judgment debtor
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Title and Recording
- Assignment of Mortgage
- Bargain and Sale Deed (With Covenant Against Grantor's Acts)
- Bona Fide Purchaser (BFP)
- Borough-Block-Lot (BBL)
- Chain of Title
- City Register
- Condominium Common Charge Lien
- Consideration
- Conveyance
- Cover Page (NYC Recording)
General information, not legal, tax or financial advice.