Escrow & Title
In Virginia, a 'judgment lien' against a property owner arises when:
AThe property owner files for bankruptcy
BA court enters a money judgment against the owner and the abstract of judgment is docketed in the circuit court✓ Correct
CThe property taxes are unpaid
DThe owner takes out a second mortgage
Explanation
A judgment lien is created when a monetary judgment from a court is docketed (recorded) in the circuit court where the property is located. It becomes a lien on all of the debtor's real property in that jurisdiction.
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