By Andrew R. Schwartz | Published October 22, 2023 | Posted in Real Estate | Tagged Tags: home equity, homestead exemption, judgment liens | Comments Off on Collecting Debts Through Judgment Liens on Real Estate
For a creditor collecting on an overdue debt, winning a court judgment is only half the battle. The other half is enforcing the judgment. Debtors frequently employ underhanded tactics to avoid paying, which requires the creditor to take countermeasures. Among the methods that Illinois law allows for enforcing a judgment is placing a lien on Read More
Read MoreAn easement is a right to use a parcel of real estate for a specific purpose. For example, the owner of a tract of land that does not directly border a road may have the right to cross his or her neighbor’s property to access the road. Public entities and utilities have easements for underground Read More
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