In Pennsylvania, a property lien can be used to collect a court judgment. Here's how it works.Step 1 to collect a judgment in Pennsylvania is to file and record the judgment in each and every county where the debtor resides or owns real property. This distribution is mailed to all recorded lien holders that have a recorded lien filed against the subject real estate. You can use our E-filing and Retrieval System to file documents and obtain records. Fill out the claim form and demand for a prompt hearing below. These sample forms may be useful when filing documents for the civil and family courts. If you have any questions, consult an attorney. Judgment liens on real property stay in place until they are paid or otherwise released. This situation can cause problems when you try to sell the property.