Escrow & Title
In Oregon, a 'judgment lien' attaches to real property when:
AThe lawsuit is first filed
BThe judgment is recorded in the county where the debtor owns real property✓ Correct
CThe creditor notifies the debtor of the judgment
DThe property is listed for sale
Explanation
In Oregon, a judgment from a court becomes a lien on the debtor's real property in a county when the judgment is properly docketed/recorded in that county's judgment lien records. The lien attaches to all non-exempt real property the debtor owns in that county, as well as property acquired in the future, for a period of time specified by Oregon statute.
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