Collecting a Deposit Judgment

Winning is a judgment; collecting is research into what the landlord owns and earns.

The short version

Judgment collection tools include bank levies, wage garnishments, and property liens — each with its own procedure and waiting periods. Start with the assets you already know: the rental property itself, the landlord's business, or their bank.

What to do, in order

1. T
2. h
3. e
5. j
6. u
7. d
8. g
9. m
10. e
11. n
12. t
13. ,
15. t
16. h
17. e
19. d
20. e
21. b
22. t
23. o
24. r
25. '
26. s
28. k
29. n
30. o
31. w
32. n
34. a
35. s
36. s
37. e
38. t
39. s
40. ,
42. a
43. n
44. d
46. e
47. v
48. e
49. r
50. y
52. l
53. e
54. v
55. y
57. o
58. r
60. l
61. i
62. e
63. n
65. f
66. i
67. l
68. i
69. n
70. g
72. w
73. i
74. t
75. h
77. i
78. t
79. s
81. p
82. r
83. o
84. o
85. f
86. .

Evidence and records to keep

['Record the judgment with the county where the property sits.', 'Identify bank accounts from past rent payments.', 'Choose the levy or garnishment tool that fits the asset.', 'Calendar renewal dates — judgments expire.', 'Acknowledge payment in writing when collected.']

Verify before you file

Deadlines, fees, and forms in this area are set by statute, court rule, or tribunal practice, and they change. Confirm the current requirement on the official your state self-help portal or with the clerk before relying on anything here. This page is general procedural information, not legal advice, and creates no attorney-client relationship.