[WSBARP] government lien

[Chris B]

In my opinion, if it’s recorded as a lien, then it’s just against the property.

While there’s certainly a claim against the individual, if it’s not reduced to judgment, it’s just that, a claim.

Christopher T Benis
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On Dec 17, 2025, at 8:29 PM, Craig Gourley <craig at glgmail.com> wrote:


Listmates   We have a client that a city entered his property and demolished a building and then filed a lien for about $90k.   I don’t know all of the back story or details yet but my question is one of liability.  Does anyone know if this type of lien is personal or just run with the property?   If he let’s the bank foreclose is the obligation gone or does it follow him personally if he no longer owns the property?   Thanks in advance!

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