Answer: Both True and False. The Land Records office may have deeds to property that shows that the property was once owned by the debtor. The deed itself does not prove current property ownership. The Tax Assessor’s Records prove current property ownership.
Answer: False. If the debtor owns multiple properties, the judgment can be placed as a lien on each of the properties, regardless of how many properties there are and where the properties are located.
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If the Tax Assessor’s Website does not allow for searches by name, I should do the following:
Answer: False. If the debtor owns property jointly with others, you can place a lien on the property but can only collect an amount equal to the value of their share of the property.