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.The entire process, from debt satisfaction to recordation of the release, ordinarily takes roughly four weeks to complete. Please type or laser-print information on this form. Be sure information provided is legible. If the court rules in favor of the creditor, the judgment can be recorded as a lien on your property. This is known as a judgment lien. A judgment lien is a court ruling giving a creditor the right to take possession of a debtor's property if the debtor doesn't fulfill their obligations. The creditor simply files a Notice of Judgment Lien with the California Secretary of State. Complete the Abstract of Judgment Form.