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lien

noun as in right to dispose of property

noun as in claim on property

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Michael O’Kelly, city manager for Bell Gardens, said the amount remains outstanding and that a lien on her home had been placed.

Rodriguez said that her absences were due to health issues, and that she was unaware of the lien.

This is for older homeowners who want to leverage the value of their home without having to sell it—the mortgage company takes a lien and pays out the borrower in regular installments.

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This is for older homeowners who want to leverage the value of their home without having to sell it — the mortgage company takes a lien and pays out the borrower in regular installments.

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But the city did go after the property owner of the Hollywood Hills home, issuing a lien against the property and fencing it off in September after news of the tagging had gained attention.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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