A lien against a removable part of the property is known as what?

A lien against a removable part of the property is known as a fixture filing. When personal property is installed in real estate in such a way that it becomes part of the property, it is referred to as a fixture. However, if something classified as a fixture can be removed without damaging the property, such as certain appliances or equipment, a fixture filing is necessary to establish a lien interest against that removable part.

Fixture filings are often used in the context of secured transactions where the lender wants to secure an interest in personal property that has been installed as part of the real estate. By filing a fixture filing, the lender can perfect their security interest in the item, making it clear to other potential creditors that they have a claim on that particular part of the property should the borrower default.

In contrast, an involuntary lien is one that is created without the consent of the property owner, such as tax liens; a judgment lien is a court-ordered lien placed on a debtor's property due to a legal judgment; and assignments of rents refer to the transfer of rights to collect rent from a property, which is distinct from a lien scenario.