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Longswamp board authorizes solicitor to file lien satisfactions when township at fault
Summary
After reviewing several old property liens, the board agreed the solicitor should file satisfactions when township filings are found to be improper; the board approved filing satisfactions for specific properties.
The Longswamp Township Board of Supervisors discussed several previously filed property liens at its Oct. 28 meeting and agreed the township solicitor should file satisfactions when an investigation finds the township at fault.
Solicitor Beth Kohl reviewed five lien cases brought to the board's attention: 59 Mabry St. (payment of $558.00), 24 N. Park Ave. (recommended for satisfaction as uncollectible as filed), 43 Barclay St. (recommended for satisfaction), 111 Haas Rd. (owner provided title-insurance documentation and is contacting the title insurer), and 109 Hidden Valley Rd. (file review underway; one lien had been paid but satisfaction not filed). Kohl asked the board whether she should file satisfactions after a preliminary investigation shows the lien was filed improperly; each supervisor instructed her to do so when the township is at fault. If a title company is at fault, the board stated the property owner should pursue the title company.
The board then approved a motion (moved by Supervisor Mike Sacks, seconded by Vice Chairperson Mark Hilbert) to have the solicitor file satisfactions for 24 N. Park Ave. and 43 Barclay St.; the motion passed unanimously.
The action formalizes the township's willingness to correct lien records where township error is confirmed and directs property owners to pursue title companies when appropriate.
