Bulletin: CT2007001
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A lien has been described as a form of security interest in real (or personal) property and includes (1) a charge against or an interest in property to secure payment of a debt or performance of an obligation; or (2) a security interest created by agreement; or (3) used to secure a ...
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2007 Connecticut Lien Guide
| LIEN | DURATION | NATURE OF LIEN | STATUTORY REFERENCES | PLACE OF RECORDING | DISCHARGE |
| Federal Tax Lien | 10 years + 30 days with additional 10 years if lien notice properly re-filed | Lien for any unpaid Federal Tax. | 26 USC §6321 |
Town Clerk | Release |
| Corporate Business Tax Lien | Due until paid. |
Lien for tax for the right to do business as a corporation in CT. | CGS §12-235 CGS §12-35 |
Town Clerk | Release |
| Transfer of Controlling Interest Tax Lien | Due until paid. |
Lien for tax on sale or transfer of controlling interest in entity owning an interest in real property over $2,000.00. | CGS §12-638j CGS §12-35 |
Town Clerk | Release |
| Municipal Tax Lien | 15 years unless foreclosure action commenced. | Lien for unpaid municipal taxes. | CGS § 12-173 CGS §12-175 |
Town Clerk | Release |
| Connecticut State Succession Tax* | Due until paid. | Lien for unpaid succession tax. | CGS §12-366 | Town/Probate | Tax Certificate from Probate Court |
| Alcoholic Beverage Tax | Due until paid. | Lien for unpaid tax on sale of alcoholic beverages. |
CGS §12-441; CGS §12-435 CGS §12-35 |
Town Clerk | Release |
| Mechanic's Lien | 1 year from perfection, unless lienor records lis pendens and commences foreclosure action. | Lien for unpaid materials or services more than $10.00 furnished on lot or bldg. | CGS §49-33 CGS §49-39 |
Town Clerk | Release; Bond or Expiration |
| Lis Pendens | 15 years with additional 10 years if lis pendens properly re-filed and notice served. | Notice of action intended to affect real property. | CGS §52-325 | Town Clerk | Termination of the underlying court action; release or expiration of statutory term |
| Attachment | 15 years unless a judgment lien has been filed, then see Judgment Lien below. | Prejudgment remedy: A judicial lien to secure a potential judgment. | CGS § 52-285 |
Town Clerk | Release; Bond or Substitute Security |
| Judgment Lien | 20 years from date judgment was rendered unless foreclosure action commenced. | Lien for unpaid money judgment or portion thereof. | CGS §52-380a |
Town Clerk | Release |
Contract for Sale of Real Estate-Purchaser's Lien |
2 years from perfection unless foreclosure action commenced. | Statutory Lien for deposit/paymentspaid as stated in recorded contract or notice of contract. |
CGS §49-9 |
Town Clerk | Release signed by all of the |
| Broker's Lien | 1 year from perfection (6 months for Option to Purchase or Lease), unless foreclosure action commenced. | Action to recover commission arising out of real estate transaction. | CGS §20-325a | Town Clerk | Release |
| Mortgage | 20 years after date of final payment or 40 years if no final payment date stated. 10-year continuation upon proper filing. | CT is a title state although a mortgage deed is described as a "lien" in various statutes. | CGS §49-13a | Town Clerk | Release |
| State Financial Assistance Lien | Until discharged. | Repayment of state financial assistance received. | CGS §17b-79 | Town Clerk | Release |
| Civil Action - Past Due Child Support Lien | Until discharged. | Lien for unpaid court-ordered child support of at least $500.00. | CGS §52-362d | Town Clerk | Release |
| Criminal Action- Bonds | 6 years after forfeiture ordered unless AG's Office commences foreclosure action & records lis pendens within that time period. | Bail Bond. | CGS §54-66(b) | Town Clerk | Release |
| Private Water Company Lien | 1 year with additional 14 years by proper filing of continuation. | Lien for unpaid water use charges. | CGS §49-72 | Town Clerk | Release |
| Condominium Lien for Assessments | 2 years from date full amount of assessments due if no action to foreclose commenced. | Unpaid assessment. |
CGS §47-258 | Town Clerk | Release |
| Condominium Lien for Common Expenses | 1 year from perfection, unless foreclosure action commenced. | Unpaid common expense. | CGS §47-77 | Town Clerk | Release |
| UCC-1 - Financing Statement | 5 years - can be continued by proper re-filing at least 6 months prior to expiration. | Security interest on fixtures and personal property. | CGS § 42a-9-515 |
Town & Sec of State | UCC-3 - Term. Statement |