Property Ownership

In NJ, a 'general lien' affects:

AOnly one specific parcel of real estate
BAll real and personal property of the debtor in the jurisdiction✓ Correct
COnly the personal property of the debtor
DOnly future property acquisitions

Explanation

A general lien (such as a judgment lien or federal tax lien) attaches to all property—real and personal—owned by the debtor within the jurisdiction. This contrasts with a specific lien (mortgage) that attaches only to a specific property.

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