(D) The last known address, without further inquiry or investigation, that is not a post office box, of each judgment debtor;. In Ohio, a property lien can be used to collect a court judgment.Here's how it works. It can be a lengthy and increasingly costly process, but it can work. Lien avoidance is not automatic. It requires the debtor to file a motion during the proceedings. Debtor's real estate cannot be transferred without dealing with your Judgment Lien. Levy on Personal Property. So, yes, it is legally acceptable to place a lien on your property if you did not pay your rent and the landlord got a judgment against you. Creditors cannot garnish anything without such a court order or a judgment against you.