In Pennsylvania, a property lien can be used to collect a court judgment. Here's how it works.Filing a judgment lien on a property can help you collect a debt, but a number of factors can affect the outcome. Read on to find out. Your first step as a judgment creditor is to convert your verdict or other court determination declaring both parties' rights and obligations into a judgment. Judgment liens are typically recorded in the county where the property is located. Step 1 to collect a judgment in Pennsylvania is to file and record the judgment in each and every county where the debtor resides or owns real property. A judgment when entered in the judgment index shall create a lien on real property located in the county, title to which at the time of entry is recorded. A judgment creates a lien upon real property for 5 years. Any lien on any real estate, consensual or judicial, must appear in the county land records to be effective.

Judgment Lien On Real Property In Pennsylvania

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