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 lawsuit will need to be filed in the Riverside County Superior Court to foreclose upon that lien within 90 days of the date the lien was recorded. --CN. You can foreclose but you'll need to visit your local law library and research the steps. Or hire an attorney. A Writ of Sale is issued for the purpose of selling specific real or personal property. In California, foreclosures are typically handled through what is referred to as a "non-judicial" process. Learn the steps your lender will take. The Sheriff's Court Services Division serves as an officer of the court. Our office receives, serves, and executes all civil processes and orders.