What is the difference between a lien, restriction, and an easement?

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Morgan Rivas, Online Lead Generation (Coldwell Banker)

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All of them infringe upon the bundle of rights.

Jun 15, 2017 09:18 PM

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Enjoy the studies Morgan.

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An easement allows you to pass through, a restriction says you can not do this and a lien means you owe this and must be paid before you sell or refinace

Jun 16, 2017 05:55 AM

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That should be in Chapter 3.

Jun 16, 2017 03:33 AM

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They are pretty different but Fred Griffin explains it nicely. And they can impact ownership. Good luck!

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Great question for your instructor.

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Depends what part of Utah you are in!!

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Morgan Rivas - well, Fred Griffin got it for you.

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Jun 15, 2017 09:20 PM

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That is a great question for your real estate instructor. Enjoy your studies.

Jun 16, 2017 08:27 AM

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they are each different..... the general category referenced should be bundle of rights that are impacted....

Jun 16, 2017 07:09 AM

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Morgan Rivas Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES summed it up nicely for you.

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What Fred Griffin - and Google each definition!

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They all cloud title. A lien can be released, the others run with the land!

Jun 16, 2017 05:58 AM

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A good question for a real estate attorney.

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I think you need to revert to your textbook for the definitions.

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I'm sure your Principles Text Book has that answer, good luck in school.

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Oh my, a glossary in your textbook will help you with that.

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Needing to look them up. In 13 years I have not been involved with these nasty potential issues.

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Please read Chapter 8 and get back to us.

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They're incredibly different creatures as Scott already pointed out.

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Lien is $$, restriction is a rule and easement is how the utility companies read your meter.

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Others have answered

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great exam question

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Lien - monetary encumberment

Restriction - limiting use i.e. deed restriction

Easement - allowing access/use by another

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Yes to these each having different dynamics: 1. money dispute 2. can't do and lastly 3. right a way ....

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An easement allows you to pass through, a restriction says you can not do this and a lien means you owe this and must be paid before you sell or refinace
They are pretty different but Fred Griffin explains it nicely. And they can impact ownership. Good luck!
Morgan Rivas - well, Fred Griffin got it for you.

Good Luck.
That is a great question for your real estate instructor. Enjoy your studies.
they are each different..... the general category referenced should be bundle of rights that are impacted....
Morgan Rivas Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES summed it up nicely for you.
They all cloud title. A lien can be released, the others run with the land!
I think you need to revert to your textbook for the definitions.
I'm sure your Principles Text Book has that answer, good luck in school.
Needing to look them up. In 13 years I have not been involved with these nasty potential issues.
They're incredibly different creatures as Scott already pointed out.
Lien is $$, restriction is a rule and easement is how the utility companies read your meter.
Good answers here already. Are you asking for an exam/class or for something specific that is occuring? -Kasey
Morgan,

The best way to learn is to research each and every word. A
Lien - monetary encumberment

Restriction - limiting use i.e. deed restriction

Easement - allowing access/use by another
Yes to these each having different dynamics: 1. money dispute 2. can't do and lastly 3. right a way ....