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.In New York, a judgment lien can be attached to the debtor's real estate -- meaning a house, condo, land, or similar kind of property interest. This Residential Foreclosure Actions Consumer Bill of Rights provides guidance to homeowners facing foreclosure in New York. In a judicial foreclosure, the lender can get a deficiency judgment to collect any money they're owed after the sale. 2. Ronald D. Weiss, PC, Attorney at Law is your premier foreclosure attorney on Long Island, serving both Nassau and Suffolk County residents.