An unpaid lien can lead to the legal right to seize and sell your real estate to satisfy the judgment or debt. Who can put a lien on my home?If the Debtor has land: A judgment filed in a County Clerk's Office becomes a lien on the Debtor's land or land he or she buys in the county. Include the dollar amount, a 12-digit parcel number, and an address. A lien is a claim that is usually recorded, against a piece of property or against an owner, in order to satisfy a debt or other obligation. In most states, a judgment automatically becomes what is called a "judgment lien" on real property, which includes a home on land. File a certified copy of the judgment from the district justice for each debtor and a Rule 236 form. In most states, the judgment creditor must record the lien via a county or state filing. 1. Win a Court Judgment: In most cases, you'll need a court judgment against the debtor proving they owe you money. ☐ Please file a Notice of Lien of the judgment with the Clerk of the Circuit Court for.