Can I remove a building from land with a lien on it
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Can I remove a building from land with a lien on it
A creditor judgement lien is on ‘land and improvements’ on property listed with
legal description. There is a metal building on land and I want to know if I can
remove it.
Asked on August 14, 2019 under Real Estate Law, Alabama
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
On "land and improvements" means on the land and any buildings or structures--the buildings and structures (plus fences, walls, etc.) are the improvements.
You cannot do anything which reduces the overall value of the property (such as removing a building), since such reduces the protection for the debt afforded by the lien.
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