A lien on real estate is a legal notice associated with a property to advise any interested parties that a mortgage provider or other creditor is owed money by the property owner.
The most common property lien is a mortgage. Other types of liens include mechanics lien, tax lien and judgment lien. In Jamaica, liens are enforced by the National Land Agency.
If you are looking to purchase a house and the title search turns up outstanding liens against the property, your financial institution may refuse to finance the home purchase.