Escrow & Title
In Florida, which of the following creates a general lien against real property?
AA mortgage on a specific property
BA judgment entered against a property owner in a court of law✓ Correct
CA mechanic's lien for work on a specific property
DA property tax lien on a specific property
Explanation
A court judgment becomes a general lien against all non-exempt real property owned by the judgment debtor in the county where it is recorded. A general lien applies to all real property, not just a specific property (unlike a mortgage or mechanic's lien).
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