Title: Foreclosure: How Long Before I Have to Move Out of My House? | Lawyers.com
Headings: Foreclosure: How Long Before I Have to Move Out of My House?
Foreclosure: How Long Before I Have to Move Out of My House?
How much time you can stay in your home following a foreclosure sale depends on state law.
The Foreclosure Process: Different From State to State
The Foreclosure Sale
What Is a Redemption Period?
After the Foreclosure: Eviction
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In some states, the lender includes an eviction as part of a judicial foreclosure. After the foreclosure sale, the lender asks the court for a “writ of possession” or “writ of assistance.” A writ of possession or assistance is a court order instructing the sheriff to remove the foreclosed homeowner from the property. Usually, the sheriff then posts a notice on the home’s front door warning that the residents have 24 hours to vacate the premises. If the house isn’t empty by the deadline, the sheriff’s crew may remove the foreclosed homeowner and all belongings from the property. Separate Lawsuit
In other states, after a nonjudicial foreclosure, the lender has to file an eviction lawsuit to evict the foreclosed homeowner from the home. Before filing the suit, the lender typically has to give notice, which is sometimes called a “notice to quit.” The notice to quit gives the foreclosed homeowner a specific amount of time, like three days under California law, to leave the home. If the foreclosed owner doesn’t leave, the lender files an eviction lawsuit. An eviction suit often takes several months, giving a foreclosed homeowner some additional time in the house.