If I co-own a home with my brother-in-law but he has some unpaid medical bills, can they cause a lien to be placed on our house if remain unpaid?
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If I co-own a home with my brother-in-law but he has some unpaid medical bills, can they cause a lien to be placed on our house if remain unpaid?
We are both on the deed. Also, if he passes away, would the lien be automatically removed since it is not my debt?
Asked on January 7, 2016 under Real Estate Law, Colorado
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
1) If someone owes money but does not pay it, if sued for the money and the other side wins, the other side can put a lien on any real estate that person owns.
2) A lien may be placed on jointly owned property.
3) The lien would not disappear if your brother-in-law dies: anyone who gets his share of the property does so subject to the lien.
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