Real property includes land and buildings. You can sometimes get a lien on this property, which is a legal right to payment. However, the following rules apply:  The real estate can’t be covered by a homestead exemption. In Florida, this means you can’t levy the debtor’s home, but you can levy other property.  The debtor must own the property in their name only. If they own it jointly with their spouse, then the property is probably exempt unless you have a judgment against both spouses. You’ll work with the county sheriff to levy the property. Some counties have detailed instructions for what you need to do, so pick up a copy of the instructions from the sheriff or the court clerk. Take a certified copy of your court judgment to the land records office for the county where the property is located. Tell the clerk you want to file the judgment lien. Your lien is good for 10 years and can be renewed for another 10 years. Go to the court clerk’s office and take your certified court judgment with you. Make several copies, in case the sheriff needs more than one. Ask the clerk for a writ of execution. If you misplaced your copy of the court judgment, you can pick up another from the clerk. The sheriff needs to know if other creditors have put liens on the debtor’s real property. Go to the land records office and check to see if any have been filed. Write down the names of any other lienholders as well as their addresses and the date they recorded the lien. Include all of this information in a signed affidavit. You must specifically describe the real property for the sheriff. Look at the legal description of property (and not the tax records). Your instructions for levy should state the amount due and the amount of prior payments.  Check with your sheriff’s office. They may have sample language you must include in your instructions for levy. Your levy instructions should be typed, not written. You must gather the following to take to the sheriff’s office with you:  The original writ of execution A copy of the signed final judgment Your affidavit of judgment liens Your specific levy instructions Hand all documents to the sheriff and pay your cost deposit. This will cover the sheriff’s costs, such as advertising fees, recording fees, etc. You’ll be refunded your deposit if the sale brings in enough money. Either you or the sheriff will notify them of the sale, depending on your county. Check the instructions. For example, in Palm Beach County, the sheriff will send notice using certified mail. However, in other counties, you should send notification this way. Your notice should tell the lienholders the date and time of the auction. You also need to give the public notice of the auction by advertising in a local newspaper for several weeks. The advertisement should list the time and location of the auction. Ask the court clerk or sheriff about which paper you should advertise in. The highest bidder for cash in hand pays the sheriff for the property. At the end of the auction, the sheriff will distribute the proceeds from the sale based on the following priority:  The sheriff recoups their fees and costs. If enough money comes in to cover all costs, you get your cost deposit refunded. You get $500 for expenses, whether you really spent that amount or not. This amount is set by Florida law. The sheriff pays lienholders based on their priority on filing their lien. You might end up getting nothing if the sheriff runs out of money before getting to your lien.
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One-sentence summary -- Identify property to levy. Obtain instructions. File a judgment lien. Obtain a writ of execution. Search for other liens on the property. Draft levy instructions. Collect all documents. Pay your deposit. Notify other lienholders. Advertise in the newspaper. Receive payment.


Rocks can add a decorative touch to your aquarium. Choose from rocks such as lava rock, quartz, petrified wood, and slate. You can also use red desert rock, honey onyx, zebra rock, ice rock, or rainbow rock. Dark rocks like lava rock or slate create a more serious tone, while brighter rocks, such as pink quartz, will make it more cheerful. Large rocks that many layers and crevices help give your tank dimension. You can also pick rocks that have natural tunnels in them for your fish to swim through.  You can purchase aquarium rocks at pet stores. However, you can also pick up your own from local areas, as long as you follow a few safety tips first. Check the rocks for sharp edges. You don't want something that could cut your fish.  Make sure to test to see if your rocks are too basic (as opposed to acidic). You can test them one of two ways: 1) Drop a few drops of vinegar on it to see if it foams, or 2) Soak the rocks in water for a few days. Once you've soaked them, test the water to see if it's at the right pH level for your fish. Also, clean up your rocks. Wash them off, and then be sure to boil any rocks you find for a good 10 minutes to make sure you're not introducing bacteria to your fish. Driftwood is reminiscent of the beach, in particular, and it can give your tank an ocean-like natural feel. You can find driftwood along rivers and beaches. You might also catch some while fishing at a lake, as well as purchase it a pet store.  Check to make sure there's nothing living in the driftwood before picking it up. Wash and boil anything you pick up outside before putting it in your fish tank. Shells can also add a natural, beach-like feel to your aquarium. Smaller shells make your fish seem bigger in comparison, while using large shells can help you create a theme, such as an underwater mermaid kingdom. For example, you could use large orange or reddish scallop shells to create a mermaid's "home," by opening up the shell and placing a novelty mermaid in the bottom shell. Seashells mostly come in whites, yellows, browns, reds, pinks, and oranges, so keep that in mind when building your color scheme. You can use some mother-of-pearl shells that come in more brilliant colors.  You can find shells along the beach. You can also find some shells along rivers and lakes, though it depends on what animal species are living near there. You'll find many stores also sell a variety of shells.  Check for animals in the shell before taking it home. Wash and boil the shells to remove bacteria, and don't use them in in freshwater systems. In freshwater systems, they can add too much calcium or change the pH of the water. Plants can be used to hide away things you'd rather not see, like the filtration system. Make sure you use a variety of plants, as different leaf shapes and plant sizes will add visual texture to your aquarium. Make sure you don't place all the plants at the front, as you'll block the view. Instead, try using them as part of the background in your tank.  Live plants can be used in any type of tank, as long as the plant can survive in that type of water. For instance, plants that can survive in freshwater won't make it in saltwater, but you can use coral and algae in saltwater.  One problem with live plants is that they will die in time, which may affect the water quality. However, they can add a fresh look to your aquarium. One benefit of live plants is they consume nitrogen, found in your fish's feces. In addition, they use carbon dioxide and put off oxygen, helping your fish breathe.  You can buy aquatic plants and coral at most pet stores.
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One-sentence summary --
Pick rocks to create a theme. Use driftwood for a more natural touch. Use shells to create a miniature ocean. Use live plants to add a spark of green.