Can student debt be put on property as a lien?
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Can student debt be put on property as a lien?
My wife has student loan debt..I
default. Can they attach my house…she
is no on the deed.. when I go to sell
property will that debt need to be
satisfied? She is listed on loan note
due to refi…but not deed
Asked on April 9, 2018 under Real Estate Law, Massachusetts
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
If your wife is on the deed/title, then a lien could be put on the property if they bring a legal action (sue her) and get a judgment in their favor. But the key is, she has to be an owner of the property for that. If the title is just in your name, they cannot do that.
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