QUESTION
Do I have the right to place a lien on someone who broke a lease/option to purchase agreement?
Asked on Jan 08th, 2015 on Breach of Contract - North Carolina
More details to this question:
I own a home that was under a 4 year lease/option to purchase agreement. The people moved out after 15 months. They still owe approximately $55,000 in lease payments.
1 ANSWER
It is possible that NC law is different, but generally, unless the agreement grants you the right to place a lien on the other party's property even before judgment, you can't place a lien on someone's property which is not in your possession until you have a judgment against them.
Answered on Jan 08th, 2015 at 3:05 PM