Title Problems in California? We Buy Houses With Liens & Title Issues
California title issues commonly include IRS federal tax liens, mechanics' liens (California has a robust lien law giving contractors direct lien rights), judgment liens recorded in the county recorder's office, property tax delinquencies, HOA assessment liens, and clouds from divorce decrees or ambiguous deeds. California's Preliminary Change of Ownership Report (PCOR) must be filed at transfer and can reveal hidden ownership disputes. California does not have an HOA super lien equivalent.
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Title Problems & Liens in California — FAQ
In California, contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers can record a mechanic's lien within 90 days of project completion. These liens must be paid or bonded over before a clean title can be transferred. We handle all mechanic's lien resolution.
Yes. IRS federal tax liens follow the property. We work with the IRS through their Certificate of Discharge process or pay the lien from closing proceeds to obtain a clear title.
A lis pendens (notice of pending action) clouds title until the underlying lawsuit is resolved or the lis pendens is expunged. We review the underlying action and advise on the best path to resolution before closing.
Yes — divorce decrees that don't properly transfer title, community property issues, and quitclaim deed defects are common. Our attorneys review the divorce documents and cure any defects before closing.
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