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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Separate Lawsuit
Hiring a Lawyer
Questions for Your Attorney

Content: To find out about the laws of your state, contact a local attorney. After the Foreclosure: Eviction
At some point, the time you can stay in the house will end. The new owner can't simply throw you and your belongings out, but instead must take steps to remove you using the eviction process. Exactly how long an eviction will take varies from state to state. Two in One
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.