Title: Staying in Your House After Foreclosure Proceedings Start
Headings: Staying in Your House After Foreclosure Proceedings Start
Staying in Your House After Foreclosure Proceedings Start
Staying in the Foreclosed House
Homeowner’s Next Step After Losing His House

Content: However, no matter what jurisdiction, legally the homeowner is not required to immediately move out until after receiving legal notification of the foreclosure. Staying in the Foreclosed House
The homeowner may remain in the home until he receives notification of the sheriff’s sale. This notice will include the date and time of the sale. Until then, a homeowner remains the legal owner of the home since title to the house has not yet transferred to a new owner. Once this happens, the defaulting homeowner no longer has any rights of possession. After transfer of title, he can wait until a sheriff arrives at the home to remove him from the premises, or he may vacate following the sale. Eviction by the New Owner
Once the new owner receives title, he has the right to begin eviction proceedings. It only takes 14-30 days to complete the eviction process. In most states, once the paperwork is completed and approved, the new owner has the legal right to serve a 3-day “Notice to Quit”. After the 3-day notice period ends, the sheriff may show up within several days, or within several weeks.