(1) Except as provided in subsections (2) and (3) of this section, a lien that has become enforceable as provided in section 52-2103 shall continue to be enforceable for two years after the recording of the lien.

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Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 52-2106

  • Deed: The legal instrument used to transfer title in real property from one person to another.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.
  • Person: shall include bodies politic and corporate, societies, communities, the public generally, individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, joint-stock companies, and associations. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801

(2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, if an owner, holder of a security interest, mortgage, or trust deed, or other person having an interest in the commercial real estate gives the commercial real estate broker written demand to institute a judicial proceeding within thirty days, the lien lapses unless, within thirty days after receipt of the written demand, the commercial real estate broker institutes judicial proceedings.

(3) If a judicial proceeding to enforce a lien is instituted while a lien is effective under subsection (1) or (2) of this section, the lien continues during the pendency of the proceeding.