lien against a borrower's personal assets, as opposed to a claim against real property. The lender may use the lien to seize property in satisfaction of a debt, including assets not specifically covered by the obligation.
lien that includes all the property owned by the debtor, rather than a specific property.
lien against an individual that excludes real property. The lien carries the right to seize personal property to satisfy a debt. The property seized need not be the property that gave rise to the debt.
a lien that includes all of the property owned by the debtor, rather than a specific property.
Example: Abel failed to pay 3 months of rent and moved out. Baker, the landlord, obtained a general lien against Abel by going to secure a judgment against Abel. If Abel doesn't pay the back rent, Baker will apply for a specific lien against Abel's furniture and then have it sold.
