Escrow & Title
A Connecticut property is encumbered by a judgment lien. The property owner wants to sell the property with clear title. The judgment lien must be:
AIgnored since it is not a mortgage
BPaid off or bonded around before or at closing so the buyer receives clear title✓ Correct
CTransferred to the buyer
DReleased automatically after the sale
Explanation
A judgment lien is a specific lien on all real property the debtor owns in the county where it was recorded. It must be paid off or resolved before or at closing for the buyer to receive marketable (clear) title.
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