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.Obtain and fill out Abstract of Judgment. (EJ-001) and Notice of Lien (EJ-185) and file with the court where the debtor's lawsuit is pending. A judgment lien is a courtsanctioned claim imposed on a debtor's property when they lose a case and owe money to the plaintiff. An abstract of judgment is a document that you record to create a lien on any interest in real property your judgment debtor owns. To record the judgment, the creditor must complete and file an Abstract of Judgment. Search for California Lien records. Explore the types of liens, such as tax liens and judgment liens. Lease, Lien, Lot Line Adjustment, Mechanics Lien, Modification for Deed of Trust, Notice of Completion, Notice of Default,.