REAL PROPERTY LIENS & ENFORCEMENT
California real property is often one of the most significant sources of enforcement leverage available to a judgment creditor.
Recording an abstract of judgment creates a lien that attaches to the debtor’s real property interests in the county where it is recorded. That lien establishes priority, preserves rights, and positions the creditor to benefit from future sale, refinance, or equity events.
In many matters, the strategic value of a properly recorded lien extends beyond the immediate prospect of a forced sale. Real property pressure can influence negotiations, restrict refinancing, and prevent a debtor from freely transferring or leveraging equity.
Where appropriate, we evaluate title, priority, existing encumbrances, and available equity to determine whether a writ of execution and judicial sale should be pursued. In other cases, maintaining lien position as part of a broader enforcement strategy may be the more effective course.
Our approach is deliberate. Securing lien rights early, protecting priority, and integrating real property leverage into a coordinated enforcement plan can materially increase long-term recovery.