Escrow & Title
A judgment lien in Minnesota is created when:
AA property owner fails to pay their mortgage
BA court enters a money judgment against a property owner, which attaches to their real property in the county✓ Correct
CA contractor files for unpaid work
DThe county places a special assessment on the property
Explanation
When a court enters a money judgment against a property owner in Minnesota, the judgment becomes a lien on all real property the debtor owns in that county (and other counties where the judgment is docketed). Judgment liens must be satisfied or released for title to pass clear.
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