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What is NYC AC § 28-216.10?

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This section establishes that any judgment from an action under this article creates a lien on the specified premises, effective from the filing of a notice of pendency. Such liens take precedence over existing mortgages or other liens, except for tax and assessment liens. Applies to property owners involved in legal actions affecting their premises.

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§ 28-216.10 Judgment lien.

AC § 28-216.10

Any judgment rendered in an action or proceeding instituted under this article shall be and become a lien upon the premises named in such action or proceeding, such lien to date from the time of filing a notice of pendency in the office of the clerk of the county wherein the property affected by such action or proceeding, is located. Every such lien shall have priority before any mortgage or other lien as may exist prior to such filing except tax and assessment liens.

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