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

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Casey Goodman, Student Agent (Forsgen Associates)

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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA

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Lien: You didn't pay someone

Restriction: You can't do something

Easement: Power company can access your land

Jun 25, 2016 04:54 AM

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Alix Hurtado

North Ogden, UT
Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

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Kathleen Luiten

Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI

Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

Nina Hollander nailed it in her response. Maybe a better deliniation would come from asking what they have in common with each other. They're each tied to the title.

Jun 25, 2016 07:08 PM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

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Barbara Todaro

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA

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too much to answer..... all different....

Jun 25, 2016 04:30 AM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

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Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

These items are different issues under the real estate umbrella. Like Nina Hollander commented you're asking about, apples, oranges, and peaches here.

Jun 24, 2016 11:50 PM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

They are completely different issues dealing with different aspects of ownership. You're asking about, apples, oranges, and peaches here.

Jun 24, 2016 09:02 PM

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Tony and Suzanne Marri...

Scottsdale, AZ

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Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

All are important concerns.

Jun 24, 2016 08:51 PM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

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Patricia Kennedy

RLAH@properties - Washington, DC

Home in the Capital

Oops! I think I forgot the answer to that one a long time ago. It's one of those things you get to understand but can't explain.

Jun 24, 2016 01:56 PM

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Tony and Suzanne Marri...

Scottsdale, AZ

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Joe Pryor

The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK

REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Is this a trick question?

Jun 24, 2016 12:25 PM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate

Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL

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Three entirely different things.

Jun 24, 2016 12:06 PM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

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Michael Setunsky

Woodbridge, VA

Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Casey Goodman Are you confusing CCR's?

Jun 24, 2016 09:36 AM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

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Will Hamm

Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO

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Of the days of real estate school, to much to explain.

Jun 24, 2016 08:54 AM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

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Bob Crane

Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI

Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Too late at night for this one my friend, I may have to send you to our friend G for this one.

Jun 25, 2016 03:28 PM

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Harry F. D'Elia III

WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ

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These are all great terms to know when practicing real estate.

Jun 25, 2016 12:04 AM

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Gita Bantwal

RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA

REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

The others have answered.

Jun 24, 2016 11:57 PM

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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers

Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ

Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

What Patricia Kennedy said!

Jun 24, 2016 11:08 PM

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Praful Thakkar

LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA

Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Casey Goodman - You may find all 3 on some homeowner who is really lucky!

(And frankly, difficult to express - though I know they are all different...)

Jun 24, 2016 04:29 PM

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Rainmaker
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FN LN

Toronto, ON

The differences may differ by jurisdiction due to differences in law.

Jun 24, 2016 12:17 PM

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Lien: You didn't pay someone

Restriction: You can't do something

Easement: Power company can access your land
Nina Hollander nailed it in her response. Maybe a better deliniation would come from asking what they have in common with each other. They're each tied to the title.
These items are different issues under the real estate umbrella. Like Nina Hollander commented you're asking about, apples, oranges, and peaches here.
They are completely different issues dealing with different aspects of ownership. You're asking about, apples, oranges, and peaches here.
Oops! I think I forgot the answer to that one a long time ago. It's one of those things you get to understand but can't explain.
Too late at night for this one my friend, I may have to send you to our friend G for this one.
These are all great terms to know when practicing real estate.
Casey Goodman - You may find all 3 on some homeowner who is really lucky!

(And frankly, difficult to express - though I know they are all different...)
The differences may differ by jurisdiction due to differences in law.