UCC Liens on Real Property
UCC lien on real property: affects real property through fixtures (Article 9), crops, and timber. Different from mortgage: perfected by UCC-1 or fixture filing. Transaction impact: title search (check UCC database + real property records), commitment exception, and seller must release. Release: UCC-3 Termination Statement (state) or recorded release (county). Demand: secured party must file within 20 days (Section 679.5091). Failure = liability. Buyer risk: unreleased = subject to lien.
How It Affects RE
- Fixtures, crops, timber
- Different from mortgage
Transaction Impact
- Title search: both databases
- Commitment exception
- Seller must release
Release
- UCC-3 or recorded release
- 20-day demand (Section 679.5091)
- Court order if refused
Related Terms
- UCC Filing — Process
Barnes Walker Real Estate
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Reviewed by the attorneys at Barnes Walker, Goethe, Shea & Robinson, PLLC