Every such judgment shall be a lien thereupon to commence as provided in RCW 4.56. In Washington, a property lien can be used to collect a court judgment.Here's how it works. The foreclosure process on real property is initiated when any one tax, assessment, fee or lien becomes a full three years delinquent. Nonjudicial foreclosures happen without court supervision. Washington law sets out the specifics of what steps the bank needs to complete. The Fullman Firm gives an overview of judgment liens and foreclosures. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation. A judgment lien essentially secures the amount of a judgment issued in a lawsuit to a specific piece of property which is in most cases real estate. Learn how the Washington foreclosure process works, including preforeclosure steps, foreclosure procedures, and homeowner rights.