Escrow & Title
Which of the following is an example of a 'voluntary lien' on Connecticut real property?
AA property tax lien
BA mortgage placed by the owner to secure a loan✓ Correct
CA mechanic's lien filed by a contractor
DA judgment lien from a court decision
Explanation
A voluntary lien is one the owner intentionally creates, such as a mortgage. Involuntary liens (taxes, judgments, mechanic's liens) arise by operation of law without the owner's consent.
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