About the Course
Introduction
This CLE webinar will provide new real estate attorneys with an overview of the types of involuntary liens commonly filed against real property owners, address notice requirements and drafting considerations for creating a lien, and discuss how real property owners may dispute and/or remove a lien.
Description
Creditors may place involuntary liens on real property to recover an unpaid debt or obligation which subsequently has a significant impact on the real property owner, including, among other things, clouding the title and blocking the sale or refinancing of the property.
Common types of involuntary liens that may be filed against real property owners include: (1) mechanic's liens for failure to pay for work or repairs completed by a contractor; (2) HOA liens for missed payments or dues; (3) tax liens (e.g., federal and property) for failure to pay taxes; and (4) judgment liens for other unpaid bills or dues.
Counsel should understand the types of liens frequently filed against real property owners, when they should be used, and the transactional requirements for creating a lien, and, if representing the real property owner, how to dispute and/or remove a lien from the property.
Listen as our expert panel provides an overview of involuntary real property liens and offers best practices for counsel whether representing the creditor or real property owner.
Presented By
Mr. Glosser’s primary focus is real estate, business, and corporate law. His practice combines transaction and litigation. He has been actively involved in the real estate industry as a broker, manager, developer and attorney since 1978. Mr. Glosser is thoroughly familiar with all aspects of real estate transactions and financing. He brings his entrepreneurial experience to the practice of law, enabling him to understand both the legal and business issues presented in each transaction. As an attorney, he assists clients with understanding and evaluating legal issues associated with business transactions, enabling clients to analyze risk, and make informed business decisions. Mr. Glosser is a frequent speaker on a variety of real estate topics, both locally and nationally.
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This 60-minute webinar is eligible in most states for 1.0 CLE credits.
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Date + Time
- event
Thursday, February 26, 2026
- schedule
1:00 PM E.T.
I. Introduction
A. Involuntary vs. voluntary real property liens
B. Common types of involuntary real property liens
C. Purpose
D. Impact on real property owners
II. Lien transactions
A. Notice
B. Drafting considerations
C. Filing requirements
III. Disputing and/or removing a real property lien
A. Determining whether a lien is invalid or fraudulent
B. Lien removal process
IV. Practitioner takeaways
The panel will review these and other important issues:
- What types of involuntary liens are commonly filed against real property? For what purposes?
- What notice is typically required?
- What are key transactional considerations when creating a lien?
- When and how may real property owners dispute a lien? Remove a lien?
Related Courses
Introduction to Real Property Liens: Notice, Drafting, and Filing Requirements; Lien Dispute and Removal
Thursday, February 26, 2026
1:00 PM E.T.
