A judgment lien on real estate remains in effect for five years. A judgment lien in Ohio will remain attached to the debtor's property (even if the property changes hands) for five years.The Judgment Lien is filed using the lump sum judgment taken from a hearing held with the courts. In Ohio foreclosure cases, all parties with an interest in a property, including junior lienholders, must be part of the court action. Just having the lien will not get your money for you. By statute, the USA has 60 days to respond. Once a judgment lien is on your real estate, it typically remains until you decide to sell or refinance the property. You should get a notice. Your county must notify you before and after selling your tax debt, in most cases. The Franklin County Municipal Court can attach accounts from any bank in Ohio.