Each state has its own legal process for these actions. Strict compliance with the law is necessary.In Virginia, a property lien can be used to collect a court judgment. Here's how it works. Judgment liens on personal property in Florida are filed with the Florida Department of State. An association must file an abstract of judgment with the clerk of the circuit court in the county or city where the property sits. First, you have to weigh the amount of your judgment against the costs you will incur to place a judgment lien on the property. A judgment is a "floating lien. " The creditor needs to "attach" this floating judgment lien to specific property of the judgment debtor. D.C. Code § 15-103. FLORIDA.