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.Notice of Lending forms can be purchased at stationery stores that carry legal forms. A judgment lien arises when a court rules you owe a debt, allowing the creditor to claim your nonexempt property until the debt is paid. Prepare an Abstract of Judgment to place a lien on real estate and enforce debt payment with our step-by-step guides. The form must be filled out and presented to the County Clerk to be endorsed. A judgment lien can be placed on the judgment debtor's real property to help ensure your client gets their money, but such liens have limitations. Notice Pendency (lis pendens).