Section 6 : Land Use Controls in Colorado

Encumbrance

Something that limits or prevents the transfer of real property

Easement

Allows a person to cross the owners’ property

Encroachment

Unauthorized intrusion onto someone else’s property, without the owners’ consent

CCRs - What is stands for

Covenants, conditions, restrictions

CCRs Definition

Rules and limitations placed in community properties, like condos or through HOAs

Specific Lien

Is attached to one single property

General Lien

Attached to all of a debtor’s property, real and personal

Special Assessment Lien

If the city adds an upgrade to your home (ex : new sidewalks or streetlights), you have to pay a fee for it

Vendee and Vendor’s Lien

During the buying and selling process if one side gets cheated

Specific Lien : Attachment

When the defendant goes into hiding or is about to convey or transfer the property fraudulently

General Lien : Judgment Lien

After the lawsuit is over, the winner needs to get their money for sure

Lis Pendens

Public notice that someone other than the owner is trying to put claims on real property

Only Voluntary Lien

Mortgage Lien

Super Priority Lien

Lien that takes precedence above all other liens

Organize Lien Priority of the Following

Super priority Lien, Association Lien, First Mortgage Lien, Real Estate Tax Lien