Involuntary Lien

Definition: A lien imposed by operation of law rather than voluntarily granted by the property owner.

Example

A qualifying unpaid property-tax obligation creates a statutory lien on the parcel.

Keep the distinction clear

Voluntary versus involuntary describes how the lien arises. General versus specific describes the property it can affect; priority is a separate issue.

Related terms

Construction Lien · Tax Lien (Property Taxes) · Mortgage

Keep studying

Deeds, Abstracts, Title Opinions, and Title Insurance

References: California DRE: real estate glossary · Florida Statutes 197.122: property tax liens

Pronunciation (US): in-VAHL-un-tair-ee LEEN (capitals show stress)

Pronunciation reference: Merriam-Webster