In Virginia, a property lien can be used to collect a court judgment. Here's how it works.A recorded judgment doesn't give much information: - Date of judgment;. - Name and address of the creditor;. In order to enforce your judgment against any type of property, your judgment must be in the same name as the property owner. This title provides for or authorizes a lien upon real estate for a local assessment, fee, rent or charge, other than real estate taxes, not paid when due. The creditor must record the judgment lien in the public records office of the city or county where the property is located. "Judgment" includes decree. A judgment lien is a court ruling that gives the HOA the right to take possession of the homeowner's property if they fail to make good on their unpaid dues. The manner of "attachment" depends on the type of property, as discussed in detail below.