In real estate law, a Judgment Lien is an involuntary lien placed against the property of a debtor as a result of a court judgment. When a creditor obtains a money judgment, the lien may attach to the debtor’s real property to secure payment of the debt.
A judgment lien can restrict the owner’s ability to sell or refinance the property until the debt is satisfied or the lien is released. Judgment liens are created by law and generally take priority based on the date they are recorded or attached to the property.
