You can put a lien on that property so that if they ever sell or refinance the property you might get paid. To do this, you first need an Abstract of Judgment.A judgment lien is a courtsanctioned claim imposed on a debtor's property when they lose a case and owe money to the plaintiff. Complete the Abstract of Judgment Form. To put a judgment lien against real property, you must complete: Abstract of Judgment, Civil and Small Claims (EJ-001). If your judgment is against a business, you can record a lien with the Secretary of State's office. To do this, fill out a JL-1. Completing a claim form: In some cases, you'll need to fill out and submit a specific form to the trustee or court. An attorney filing a bankruptcy case stops the foreclosure process (see California Foreclosure information in the FAQs below). What are the steps to File Lien Foreclosure Action in California, after I filed a claim of Lien to the property?