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.A judgment lien can be attached to the debtor's real estate -- meaning a house, condo, land, or similar kind of property interest. In the case of a judgment lien, priority dates from the time filing is first made covering the personal property. This includes real property and personal property. Your second step is determining where the judgment debtor holds their personal property. Moreover, a bankruptcy discharge does not extinguish a lien on property. Total personal property. A judgment lien may only attach to real property in California. This must be paid in the form of cash, money order or Attorney Check made payable to the Sheriff of Monroe County.