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Liens, Taxes & Title

There Is a Judgment Lien on Your Ohio House. Can You Still Sell?

Yes — a lien is a claim on the proceeds, not a padlock on the deed. But the "judgment liens expire after five years" you have read is wrong, and it matters.

9/10/26 7:23 PM EST · 12 min read

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Liens, Taxes & Title

Can I Sell a House With Back Property Taxes in Cleveland?

Yes — unpaid taxes are a lien, and liens get paid at closing. The more useful question is whether you still qualify for the payment plan Ohio law entitles you to.

9/4/26 10:23 AM EST · 9 min read

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