Escrow & Title
A judgment lien against a property owner in Rhode Island is created when:
AA mortgage is recorded
BA court judgment is entered and recorded in the land records of the county where the debtor owns property✓ Correct
CA contractor files a mechanic's lien
DThe property tax becomes delinquent
Explanation
A judgment lien is created when a court judgment is docketed in the land records of the county or jurisdiction where the judgment debtor owns real property. It attaches to all of the debtor's real property in that jurisdiction.
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