How can I have a 12 year old lien released when the company which filed the lien is no longer in business?
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How can I have a 12 year old lien released when the company which filed the lien is no longer in business?
There is no record of them selling their assets to another entity.
Asked on May 16, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, West Virginia
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If your lien is listed on your credit report as well as on the registry of deeds, do a couple of things. Research the state law in your state or contact the register of deeds without giving your specific information and ask to be pointed to laws in your state on lien releases, Next, order all three credit reports (you get one free from each per year) and see if the lien is reported. If it is, immediately dispute it through the credit reporting agency and see if it is then deleted from your credit report. If it is, use these findings when filing the paperwork with the state to have the lien lifted.
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