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.You must record the Release of Liens with the County of Alameda Recorder's Office at 1106 Madison St., Oakland, CA 94607, to remove them from the property. In California, if you're the person owed money (the creditor), you can place a judgment lien on the debtor's real estate or personal property. For all other enforcement of judgment actions, i.e. , bank levy, automobile levy, property seizure; use the Claim of Exemption (Enforcement of Judgment) form. Judgment creditor's name, address, and telephone no.