Escrow & Title
Which of the following is an example of a specific lien?
AA state income tax lien
BA judgment lien
CA property tax lien on a specific parcel✓ Correct
DAn IRS federal tax lien
Explanation
A specific lien attaches to one particular parcel of real property, such as a mortgage, deed of trust, or property tax lien on an identified parcel. General liens (such as judgment liens, federal tax liens, and state income tax liens) attach to all non-exempt property owned by the debtor in the county where recorded.
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