Exam term Involuntary lien A lien that arises through law, such as a property tax lien, a mechanic's lien or a judgment lien. Lessons that use this term Liens: mechanics' liens, judgments, tax liens, assessments, and priority CaliforniaGeneral and specific liens and lien priority FloridaLiens: general and specific liens, priority, and subordination New YorkLiens and lien priority Texas