Escrow & Title

In New York, a 'judgment lien' on real property arises when:

AA mortgage is recorded
BA court judgment is docketed in the county where the debtor owns property✓ Correct
CA property tax bill is unpaid for 30 days
DThe seller fails to disclose material defects

Explanation

A judgment lien is created in New York when a money judgment is docketed (filed) with the county clerk in the county where the judgment debtor owns real property. It attaches to all real property owned by the debtor in that county.

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