Escrow & Title

A Colorado seller discovers there is an old unsatisfied judgment against them recorded in the county records. This judgment:

ADoes not affect the sale since judgments only affect personal property
BIs a lien on their real property that must be satisfied before clear title can be conveyed✓ Correct
CExpires automatically after 5 years
DOnly affects property purchased after the judgment was entered

Explanation

A judgment lien in Colorado attaches to all real property owned by the judgment debtor in the county where recorded. It must be paid off to give the buyer clear title, as a title company will not insure over an unsatisfied judgment lien.

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