Property Ownership
In Washington, a property owner's interest in their property can be involuntarily transferred to a creditor through a:
AVoluntary lien
BMechanic's lien or judgment lien✓ Correct
CDeed of trust
DGrant deed
Explanation
A mechanic's lien (for unpaid contractors) or a judgment lien (from a court judgment) can encumber Washington real property against the owner's will. These are involuntary liens that can force a sale to satisfy the debt.
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